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Oil prices slide as Strait of Hormuz attacks threaten ceasefire

Oil prices fell as new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz raised concerns about a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
WHO: U.S. and Iran
WHAT: New attacks in the Strait of Hormuz threatened a U.S.-Iran ceasefire
WHEN: May 5, 2026 at 3:08 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: Oil prices reacted to new attacks threatening the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
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