Iranian Senior Security Offical says a ground attack military operation by the enemy in the Strait of Hormuz will cause it to be completely blocked for an unknown period of time, Tasnim reports
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- A senior security official's warning: A ground attack will be responded to with similar action to the source of the threat A senior security official said:
- America's entry into the phase of ground operations means that, on the other hand, Iran will also have the permission and legitimacy of a similar action with the aim of eliminating the source of the threat.
- Any kind of military operation by the enemy in the Strait of Hormuz will cause it to be completely blocked for an unknown period of time.
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This warning from an Iranian official escalates tensions regarding military operations in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supply. If such an operation occurs, it could significantly disrupt shipping in the region, potentially leading to higher oil prices and impacting energy markets. Traders should be alert to heightened volatility in WTI and broader commodities as the situation develops.
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