The US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is now LIVE. Here’s what you need to know:
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The US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is now LIVE.
As of 10am ET, US warships are stopping any ship heading to or from Iranian ports.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. The blockade applies to ALL nations, not just Iran. Any vessel going to or from an Iranian port gets intercepted. Doesn’t matter what flag it flies.
2. Non-Iranian ships can still move through the Strait. This is targeted economic pressure. Not a full shutdown.
3. Before today, Iran was exporting 2+ million barrels of oil per day. That number is now at serious risk.
4. A successful blockade cuts off the majority of Iran’s already-restricted oil exports. Fast.
What this means for you:
Gas prices are now projected to top $4.25/gallon.
And that may just be the floor.
The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20% of the world’s oil. When that gets choked off, prices don’t creep up. They spike.
Watch gas prices. Watch oil futures.
History books will mark today’s date. The question is what comes next.
This isn’t just about oil. It’s about who controls the global economy.