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⚡ Markets: Heightened risk of disruption to oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries ~20% of global supply. Directly bullish for crude oil prices and energy sector stocks.BrentWTIXLEUSD
The US military struck three Iranian oil tankers, stating it was in retaliation for Iranian missile attacks on two US warships. Iran reported hitting US vessels and a naval drone, vowing a 'more painful' response and announcing plans to establish a 'prohibited zone' near the strait, significantly escalating tensions in the critical oil chokepoint.
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