US military has carried out strikes in Iran's Qeshm port and Bandar Abbas, Fox news reports citing a US official; this is not a restart of the war or the end of the ceasefire
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The US military's strikes in Iran may raise tensions in the region, particularly impacting energy markets, given the proximity to key shipping routes. While the statement emphasizes this isn't a restart of conflict or a ceasefire termination, the potential for escalation could influence oil prices, especially WTI, as market participants assess the risk premium associated with geopolitical unrest.
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