The US said it will begin a full naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening retaliation if Iran resists. The announcement escalates a major geopolitical standoff in a critical energy chokepoint that has already disrupted global energy supplies and pushed the waterway toward a near standstill. The move is likely to trigger sharp risk-off reactions across oil, shipping, and broader markets.
The US said it will begin a full naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening retaliation if Iran resists. The announcement escalates a major geopolitical standoff in a critical energy chokepoint that has already disrupted global energy supplies and pushed the waterway toward a near standstill. The move is likely to trigger sharp risk-off reactions across oil, shipping, and broader markets.
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