GeopoliticsIMPORTANTJuly 16 at 08:38 PM

Several explosions heard in Doha, while Qatar government alert has been sent to mobile phones

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Explosions in Doha and Qatar's maritime suspension mark a severe escalation in the 'Battle of the Strait of Hormuz,' driving oil above $87 and tightening global LNG markets.

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