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President Donald Trump said the U.S. has begun a blockade of Iranian ports, a major geopolitical escalation with immediate implications for shipping flows and regional security. The move raises the risk of supply disruptions through key energy and trade routes, likely pressuring markets and increasing volatility across oil, freight, and broader risk assets.

Analysis

President Donald Trump said the U.S. has begun a blockade of Iranian ports, a major geopolitical escalation with immediate implications for shipping flows and regional security. The move raises the risk of supply disruptions through key energy and trade routes, likely pressuring markets and increasing volatility across oil, freight, and broader risk assets.