MOHAMMAD MOKHBER, ADVISOR AND DEPUTY TO THE LEADER OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC: WHEN 20 PERCENT OF THE WORLD’S OIL AND MORE THAN 18 TRILLION [CUBIC METERS OF] GAS ARE UNDER OUR CONTROL, A NAVAL BLOCKADE WILL NOT DRAG IRAN…

Mohammad Mokhber, an advisor and deputy to Iran's leader, emphasized that Iran's control over a significant portion of the world's oil and gas resources renders a naval blockade ineffective. This statement highlights Iran's strategic leverage in global energy markets, potentially influencing supply dynamics and pricing through geopolitical tensions. The primary market transmission mechanism is risk appetite, as traders may reassess their exposure to energy commodities amid concerns over supply disruptions. Crude oil and natural gas markets are particularly exposed, given their reliance on Middle Eastern exports. Traders will be closely watching upcoming geopolitical developments, particularly any escalations in military tensions in the region that could impact energy supply routes.

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