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Wall Street hits another record as U.S. Navy blockade Iran talk grows

The latest session pushed the S&P 500 to another day of record highs following remarks that the U.S. Navy can keep a blockade in place for as long as it takes, according to CNBC World.

CNBC World reports that U.S. Navy officials can blockade Iran for as long as it takes, with the situation framed as an indefinite posture.

Against that backdrop, Wall Street extended a record run, sending the S&P 500 to another day of record highs, according to the outlet.

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