US military widens scope of Iran shipping blockade to include contraband items, such as oil, refined products, iron, steel, aluminium, munitions and weapons, according to an advisory note
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- Vessels suspected of carrying contraband to Iran are subject to “belligerent right to visit and search” and seizure regardless of location.
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The expansion of the US military's shipping blockade against Iran to include a broader range of contraband, notably essential commodities like oil and metals, signals potential disruptions in supply chains. This could escalate tensions further and may impact energy prices, particularly WTI, as market participants reassess geopolitical risks in the region.
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