WS #10295
Iran has formally closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing ceasefire violations, with Brent up 4.7% in 24h; Trump's denial is contradicted by multiple sources. Ukrainian drones hit a Russian oil refinery in Tyumen, with Zelenskyy confirming new 3,000 km range drones, escalating energy infrastructure attacks. Netanyahu orders IDF to halt operations in Lebanon, potentially de-escalating the conflict that triggered the Hormuz closure.
Strait of Hormuz Closure Escalation
Iran has formally closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing ceasefire violations, with Brent up 4.7% in 24h; Trump's denial is contradicted by multiple sources.
Ukrainian drones hit a Russian oil refinery in Tyumen, with Zelenskyy confirming new 3,000 km range drones, escalating energy infrastructure attacks.
Netanyahu orders IDF to halt operations in Lebanon, potentially de-escalating the conflict that triggered the Hormuz closure.