US CENTCOM says no ships made it through the US blockade in the first 24 hours

The news that US CENTCOM reports no ships breached the US blockade within the initial 24 hours indicates a significant escalation in regional tensions.

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This could imply further geopolitical risks, particularly influencing oil prices and potentially leading to safe-haven asset demand in currencies like the USD or CHF.

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