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Why have flights from US to Middle East increased by 80%? | Iran war briefing with Michael Clarke
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3:42Now PlayingThe US and Iran have continued firing at each other for the 13th consecutive day, as the price of oil topped $100 a barrel for the first time since May.
Professor Michael Clarke gives his analysis as to why - as Sky's data and forensics unit found - US flights to the Middle East increased by 80%, and how shipping in another major strait is being disrupted by Iran's proxies.
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