According to two senior Iranian officials, Iran has changed its strategy of attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to drive up oil prices before the U.S. midterm elections in November in order to exert influence.
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2026-10-14 14:56 · Iran Changes Hormuz Tactics to Keep Oil Prices High Before US Midterms Iran has changed its tactics for attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz to keep oil prices elevated and influence November’s US …
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Iran Changes Hormuz Strait Strategy to Push Up Oil Prices and Influence U.S. Midterm Elections
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