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Global financial markets have entered a period of intense volatility after President Trump announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump announced a full naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil supply.
KEY POINTS
- Crude oil prices surged 6-8% with Brent and WTI trading above USD 100 per barrel.
- Flight trackers show increased US transport plane activity toward the Middle East after the blockade announcement.
- The blockade effectively landlocks Iran, leaving only Caspian Sea ports and overland routes for trade.
- The current oil supply disruption is larger than those in 1973, 1979, or the 1990 Kuwait invasion.
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