Iran's Revolutionary Guard source says will not reopen Hormuz long as blockade continues

Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as its oil exports remain blocked, escalating geopolitical tensions in a critical global oil transit chokepoint. The threat directly impacts energy market sentiment by raising the risk of prolonged supply disruption, a key transmission channel for crude pricing and maritime security premiums. Brent and WTI futures, shipping rates, and Middle East-focused energy equities are most exposed due to their sensitivity to regional supply shocks and insurance cost fluctuations. Traders will watch for any naval movements in the Gulf or statements from international energy agencies, particularly the next IEA Oil Market Report, for signs of coordinated supply response.

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