US envoy to the Security Council, says they will submit, with regional countries, a draft resolution requesting Iran to stop planting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Al Araby reports
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The news of a US envoy planning to submit a resolution to curb Iranian mine planting in the Strait of Hormuz suggests potential escalations in regional tensions, which could disrupt oil shipping routes. This could put upward pressure on WTI prices, as any threats to supply routes often lead to risk premiums in energy markets. Traders should stay alert to developments and potential reactions in crude oil and related assets.
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