US and Iran exchange direct military strikes on oil tankers and naval vessels near Strait of Hormuz

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US and Iran exchange direct military strikes on oil tankers and naval vessels near Strait of Hormuz

⚡ Markets: Direct threat to oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz significantly increases supply disruption risk. Bullish for crude oil prices, defense sector stocks, and safe-haven assets like gold and the US dollar.BrentWTIXAU/USDUSD

The US military struck three Iranian oil tankers, stating it was in retaliation for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) firing ballistic missiles at two US warships. The IRGC subsequently claimed it successfully struck a US aircraft carrier, a destroyer, and other vessels in retaliatory attacks, significantly escalating the direct conflict.

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Financial pressThe Economist — Oil on troubled waters

Financial pressThe Economist — World in Brief: America strikes Iranian oil tankers; Trump envoys head to Ukraine and Russia

RegionalAnadolu Agency — Iran's IRGC says US economic blockade could cost Washington more than Tehran

Financial pressFinancial Times — Iran war rebuild boosts world’s biggest air cargo handler

RegionalAnadolu Agency — Iran establishes ‘economic war headquarters’ amid US conflict, sanctions

Non-West StateTASS — Iranian forces strike US warships with ballistic missiles — IRGC

Non-West StateGlobal Times — Iran's IRGC says hit 3 oilers in Hormuz Strait, 3 U.S. vessels elsewhere in retaliatory strikes

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