Asia-Pacific markets set to open lower as investors brace for a prolonged Iran war

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Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a late Thursday speech that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil trade, should remain shut.

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Original article published by CNBC on March 13, 2026.
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