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Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Ghalibaf says the new equation of the Strait of Hormuz is being solidified. Actions of the US and allies have threatened the security of shipping and energy.

Iran's Parliamentary Speaker Ghalibaf's comments indicate heightened tensions regarding shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for global energy trade.

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Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Ghalibaf says the new equation of the Strait of Hormuz is being solidified. Actions of the US and allies have threatened the security of shipping and energy.

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  • The new equation of the Strait of Hormuz is taking shape. The security of shipping and energy transit has been jeopardised by the US and its allies through ceasefire violations and blockades; of course, their evil will diminish. We know very well that the continuation of the status quo is intolerable for America, and we haven't even started yet.
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This rhetoric suggests a potential escalation in geopolitical risks that could impact oil prices and energy markets significantly, impacting both commodities and currencies tied to them. Traders should prepare for volatility, particularly in crude oil prices and currencies like the USD and EUR, which could react to these developments.

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