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As Iran Tensions Escalate, All Eyes Are On The Strait Of Hormuz

Oil futures spiked on Friday following news that the U.S. has killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. Iran has promised to retaliate, and analysts expect more attacks on oil tankers to be involved.

Here & Now’s Robin Young talks to Ali Velshi (@AliVelshi), MSNBC anchor and economics correspondent.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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