economic
Oil Workers Strike Spreads to Major Fields
Workers at Iran's South Pars gas field and Abadan refinery join the nationwide strike, threatening to disrupt Iran's oil production. Output reportedly drops by 400,000 barrels per day. Brent crude rises 3.2% on the news. The Oil Ministry warns striking workers of 'severe consequences' including termination and prosecution.
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- T2 Reuters Major western
- T1 SHANA (Oil Ministry) Official middle_eastern
- T2 Bloomberg Major western