BRITISH NAVY: WE HAVE RECEIVED 35 REPORTS OF ATTACKS AND SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES IN THE GULF AND HORMUZ SINCE THE START OF THE WAR

The British Navy reported 35 incidents of attacks and suspicious activities in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war, underscoring heightened maritime security risks in a critical global oil transit chokepoint. This surge in reported threats amplifies concerns over supply disruption, particularly for crude oil and LNG shipments, which could tighten physical markets and widen regional price differentials. Energy markets, especially Brent crude and Middle Eastern oil-linked contracts, remain vulnerable to escalation, while shipping insurance premiums and tanker routing costs are likely to rise. Geopolitical risk premia may also feed into broader risk-off sentiment, affecting equity and currency markets with exposure to Gulf trade flows. Traders will watch for any follow-up statements from international naval coalitions or changes in vessel tracking patterns through the Strait of Hormuz as near-term indicators of escalating tensions.

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