https://freerepublic.com/tag/irancallingshots/ en-us Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:37:25 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4371014/posts Oil prices fell back near $95 a barrel in U.S. futures markets Monday as Iran's Straight of Hormuz strategy became clearer, with the hard-line regime allowing passage of ships bound for Pakistan, India and China. The pullback in oil prices is allowing the S&P 500 to rally on Monday morning even as the U.S. struggles to find partners for an effort to guarantee safe passage through the key shipping route. Investors Business Daily https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4371014/posts#comment Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:37:25 GMT