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Iranian missiles intercepted over Turkey and UAE as oil price passes $100 a barrel

Meanwhile, Israel says it's carrying out strikes across Iran and in Lebanon. This afternoon, G7 finance ministers will hold an emergency meeting on the oil price.
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