Tankers continue to burn in the Middle East despite hopes for de-escalation

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Tankers continue to burn in the Middle East despite hopes for de-escalation

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Despite market expectations of de-escalation in the Iran war, recent evidence points to strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and energy infrastructure in the Middle East. Crude prices fell to two-month lows after U.S. officials downplayed the need for further military action against Iran.

Nov 10 (Reuters) - Despite market bets on a de-escalation in the Iran war, new evidence has emerged in recent days of strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and on energy infrastructure in the Middle East. On Tuesday, crude prices hit two-month lows after US officials downplayed the need for additional military action against Iran, with analysts noting President Donald Trump's more conciliatory tone since the Republicans' defeat in the November 3 midterm elections.

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