⚔️ war
Blasts reported in Qeshm and southern Iran; US moves to block land supply routes
Iranian state media report blasts on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Blasts were also reported in the cities of Jask, Sirik and Bandar Abbas. Al Jazeera's live coverage of the Iran war includes these reports. The same live update reports that the US is moving to block land supply routes. The source summary gives no further details.
📊 What it means for markets
Military escalation near the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, may lift oil prices and risk premiums. Gold and the USD often gain as safe havens, while stocks and the EUR may come under pressure. Crypto reactions are usually less predictable.
Source: Al Jazeera
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