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title: "European Shares Retreat Amid Tensions Over Hormuz"
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description: "European stocks fell on Friday due to ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with little progress in de-escalating the Middle East conflict. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has kept oil prices high, raising concerns about the persistence of these tensions."
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# European Shares Retreat Amid Tensions Over Hormuz

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European stocks declined on Friday amid signs that the U.S. and Iran have made little progress toward de-escalating the Middle East conflict.

The Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed, keeping oil prices elevated and raising concerns that tensions may persist for longer than expected.

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