Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz ‘must be very careful,' Iran Foreign Ministry warns

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says the recent surge in oil prices and shipping disruptions are caused by U.S. and Israeli attacks, not Iranian policy, and warns instability in the waterway will persist while the conflict continues. That statement signals continued upside risk to crude prices and ongoing disruption/volatility for tanker routes, insurance costs and global supply chains. Monitor oil price moves, tanker flows and insurance/charter spreads for near-term portfolio and sector impacts.

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Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says the recent surge in oil prices and shipping disruptions are caused by U.S. and Israeli attacks, not Iranian policy, and warns instability in the waterway will persist while the conflict continues. That statement signals continued upside risk to crude prices and ongoing disruption/volatility for tanker routes, insurance costs and global supply chains. Monitor oil price moves, tanker flows and insurance/charter spreads for near-term portfolio and sector impacts.