Reuters03-20 18:14
March 20 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is considering plans to occupy or blockade Iran's Kharg Island to pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported on Friday, citing four sources with knowledge of the issue.
Nasdaq futures slid 0.93% while S&P futures sank 0.68% on the news. While Brent oil futures jumped about 2% to $105.84 a barrel.
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