Iran is testing a ‘selective’ Strait of Hormuz strategy that could deliver another shock to oil markets

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Iran appears to have adopted a “calibrated strategy” in the Strait of Hormuz — allowing only certain vessels to pass through the crucial waterway.

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Original article published by MarketWatch on March 25, 2026.
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