IRAN THREATENS MILITARY RESPONSE TO U.S. BLOCKADE Iran says the U.S. naval blockade is equivalent to an act of war and must be met with force.

Iran has declared the U.S. naval blockade an act of war, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit chokepoint. The threat of military confrontation introduces supply disruption risk into oil markets, potentially tightening global crude availability and increasing risk premiums. Energy equities, particularly oil producers and shipping firms with exposure to Middle Eastern routes, are most vulnerable to volatility, alongside safe-haven demand for gold and U.S. Treasuries. Traders will closely monitor vessel tracking data and U.S. Central Command updates for signs of military mobilization or restricted tanker movements through the Strait. Any reported incident involving commercial shipping or direct military engagement will likely trigger sharp moves in crude futures and broader risk sentiment.

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