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What specific measures Iran is taking to control or close the Strait of Hormuz, and how effective they are.
The exact timeline and scale of US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliatory actions beyond the reported start date of February 28.
How long QatarEnergy's LNG production suspension will last and its full impact on global LNG supply.
The current status of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, including precise reduction percentages and which specific vessels have been attacked.
Whether Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has officially declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, and what enforcement actions are being taken.
Current Brent crude oil price levelfactual

As of Monday morning, Brent crude was priced at $106 per barrel.

According to www.aljazeera.com
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The price of oil was below $100 per barrel at 4:47 p.m. Saudi time on Friday.

According to www.arabnews.com

Context: This indicates conflicting reports on the exact oil price at different times, which could affect market perceptions and investment decisions.

Projected Brent crude oil price for year-end 2024 under a short-lived conflict scenariofactual

If the conflict is short-lived and Iranian attacks cease, Brent crude would reach $65 per barrel by year-end.

According to www.aljazeera.com
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Assuming the conflict does not intensify, the annual average price of Brent crude is expected to fall to a four-year low of $73 in 2025, down from $80 a barrel this year.

According to www.worldbank.org

Context: Different institutions provide varying baseline projections for oil prices, reflecting uncertainty in economic forecasts and potential impacts on energy markets.

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