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Iran Was ‘Taking It Easy’ on Trump, Says Analyst — Fresh Tanker Strikes Near Oman Raise Fears the War Could Trigger a Bigger Oil Shock

Oct 12, 2026 · 06:51 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Iran Was ‘Taking It Easy’ on Trump, Says Analyst — Fresh Tanker Strikes Near Oman Raise Fears the War Could Trigger a Bigger Oil Shock

Analyst Brett Erickson says Iran’s expanding vessel strikes show prolonging the war is unsustainable and threaten oil flows.

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Ships near Oman are being attacked, which could disrupt oil supplies worldwide. When oil supplies look threatened, oil prices tend to rise, which affects energy stocks and costs.

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