IRAN'S BRIGADIER GENERAL HEYDARI: WE HAVE CLOSED THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ AND WE WILL NOT OPEN IT EXCEPT BY THE ORDER OF THE LEADER OF THE REVOLUTION - ISNA

Iran's Brigadier General Heydari, as reported by the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA), stated that Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz and will reopen it only on the order of the Leader of the Revolution. The Strait is a chokepoint for a substantial share of global seaborne crude and liquefied natural gas flows, so a declared closure transmits directly into supply-risk pricing, lifting crude benchmarks and tanker freight rates through a supply disruption channel. Energy-linked assets are most exposed, including Brent and WTI futures, Gulf-linked oil equities, tanker operators, and insurance and shipping costs, while importers of Gulf crude in Asia and Europe face terms-of-trade pressure and potential inflation repricing. Risk-sensitive assets across the region, including regional equity indices and sovereign debt, may also reprice as geopolitical premiums rise and capital seeks safe havens such as US Treasuries, gold, and the dollar. Traders should watch the next OPEC+ production communication and Pentagon or US Navy statements on escort or transit operations through the Strait, as any official confirm

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