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CNBC Daily Open: Fragile rebound in oil exports threatened by Iran attacks in Hormuz

CNBC7 October 2026, 01:11 UTCIran

Nearly 20 commercial ships, mostly tankers, have come under attack over the past month while sailing through Hormuz, the Persian Gulf or off the coast of Oman.

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