Iran Claims Full Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

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Iran announced it has seized full control over the Strait of Hormuz and issued threats to block the passage of vessels. Investing.com reported that the move targets a critical maritime chokepoint as regional geopolitical tensions continue to escalate.

The announcement follows a period of heightened friction and contradicts earlier proposals intended to keep the strait open to ease regional pressure. Threats to global energy transit routes typically trigger increased market volatility and upward pressure on oil prices, especially following 6 days of sustained regional tension.