Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade and fires on ships - AP News

Iran has reportedly fully closed the Strait of Hormuz and engaged in military action against ships in response to a US blockade, according to AP News. This escalation directly disrupts a critical global oil transit chokepoint, triggering a sharp repricing of energy markets due to supply disruption risks and heightened regional instability. Brent and WTI crude futures surge as shipping insurers reassess risk premiums for vessels transiting the Persian Gulf, while tanker rates for vessels with war risk coverage spike. Middle Eastern equity markets, particularly those with energy exposure, face volatility amid capital flight to safe-haven assets. Traders will closely monitor the next International Energy Agency (IEA) emergency stock release decision and US Central Command’s military response posture in the region.

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