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17 Jul 2026, 18:20 UTC · 1h ago
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Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted to a three-week low, with transits dropping from over 100 ships daily to as few as eight on Thursday. — A severe disruption of one of the world's most critical oil chokepoints directly threatens global energy supply and spikes oil prices.
-0.90Iran has repeatedly attacked ships using anti-ship missiles, resulting in at least nine attacks since July 6 and casualties among seafarers. — Direct kinetic warfare against commercial tankers increases the risk premium for shipping and insurance, deterring risk appetite.
-0.70Iran and its Houthi allies are threatening to shut down ship traffic in the Red Sea, a vital alternative route for Saudi oil exports. — Expanding the conflict to the Red Sea removes the primary alternative to Hormuz, compounding the potential for a systemic energy shock.
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The U.S. has reimposed a naval blockade against Iran and launched six rounds of retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian assets. — Escalating military confrontation between the U.S. and Iran increases geopolitical instability and the likelihood of a broader regional war.
-0.40Shipping crews are refusing to transit the Strait of Hormuz due to fear and the threat of mines, regardless of financial incentives. — Labor-led refusals create a structural bottleneck that cannot be solved simply by increasing freight rates or insurance coverage.
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