Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for commercial traffic, signaling a potential de-escalation in the war with the US and Israel. Oil prices plunged on the news, reflecting relief over a reduced risk to a critical global energy shipping chokepoint. The development is market-wide relevant because the Strait of Hormuz is central to crude and product flows.
Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for commercial traffic, signaling a potential de-escalation in the war with the US and Israel. Oil prices plunged on the news, reflecting relief over a reduced risk to a critical global energy shipping chokepoint. The development is market-wide relevant because the Strait of Hormuz is central to crude and product flows.
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