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U.S. oil prices reach $85 per barrel after reported strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait facilities
Oil prices climbed to $85 a barrel following statements that Iranian forces targeted an Amazon datacenter in Bahrain and desalination plants in Kuwait. The reported actions were described as a response to earlier U.S. strikes.
Jul 21, 9:50 AM·1m read2 sources
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U.S. oil prices reached $85 per barrel after statements that Iranian forces struck an Amazon datacenter in Bahrain and water desalination plants in Kuwait. The reported strikes were described as a response to prior U.S. strikes in the region.
Market data showed the price increase occurring shortly after the statements were issued. Trading volumes rose as participants adjusted positions in response to the reported developments.
The statements identified an Amazon datacenter in Bahrain and desalination plants in Kuwait as the sites of the reported strikes. No independent confirmation of damage or operational impact at the sites was included in the statements.
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