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Oil prices steady after U.S. and Iran test truce

Oil prices steadied after the U.S. attacked Iranian military sites in retaliation for Iran firing on U.S. warships.
WHO: The United States
WHAT: The U.S. attacked Iranian military sites following Iran firing on U.S. warships.
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 6:46 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: The U.S. attack was retaliation for Iran firing on U.S. warships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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