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Oil Options on Longest Bullish Run Since 2024 as Iran Risk Looms

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Oil traders are buying bullish call options to hedge against potential US-Iran conflict, indicating a prolonged bullish sentiment in the oil market.

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Oil traders are paying a premium for bullish call options for the longest stretch in about 14 months as they huddle in the options market to protect against the risk of a new confrontation between the US and Iran.

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Original article published by Bloomberg on January 28, 2026.
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