IRGC navy warned vessels to stay away from US warships in the Strait of Hormuz after overnight skirmishes, saying that sometimes it needs to teach “Yankees” a lesson, according CNN; Adds chances of successful, amicable resolution remain minimal

The warning from the IRGC navy suggests escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for global oil supplies.

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Another source operating in the Iranian maritime industry told CNN that the chances of a “successful amicable resolution to this conflict” remains minimal. “We have some concern that the war may commence soon,” the source said.

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With heightened rhetoric and concerns over potential military action, traders should be aware of possible disruptions in energy markets and seek defensive positions in commodities such as WTI, as the situation develops.

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