Middle East war live: Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz, asks US to end blockade

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting sanctions and ending its naval blockade, escalating diplomatic maneuvering amid heightened regional tensions. The proposal directly impacts global energy markets by threatening or potentially restoring a critical chokepoint for nearly 20% of global oil supply, affecting Brent and WTI pricing through supply disruption and risk premium channels. Shipping insurance rates and tanker routing patterns in the Persian Gulf are particularly exposed, with immediate implications for energy equities, shipping logistics, and Middle East-focused sovereign bonds. Traders will closely monitor U.S. State Department and CENTCOM responses, as well as any changes in vessel tracking data through the Strait, for signals on whether the standoff is de-escalating or moving toward further confrontation.

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