Israel's representative to the UN says they will sink Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera

• Give "us" few more days and it will be much harder for Iran to disrupt vessels coming through the Strait of Hormuz.
• Need to continue to dismantle Iran's capabilities before diplomacy.

This headline reflects escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where Israel's threats to target Iranian ships signal a potential for increased military conflict. Such moves could disrupt oil supply routes, likely tightening energy markets and resulting in heightened demand for safe-haven assets like gold and the USD, while also straining geopolitical relations in the region.