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Crude Oil Surges 10% in Intraday Trading! US Military Restores Blockade on Iran, Trump Warns of 'Heavy Blows' Tonight and Tomorrow, Imposes 20% Fee on Strait Shipping

Crude oil prices surged up to 10% intraday as tensions between the US and Iran escalated sharply. President Trump announced the reinstatement of a maritime blockade against Iran, targeting its ships and their customers, while stating the Strait of Hormuz would remain open to all other nations. He further declared that the US, as the "guardian" of the strait, would impose a 20% fee on all cargo transiting the strategic waterway to compensate for security costs. The US Central Command confirmed the naval blockade would commence on July 14 (GMT). Following Trump's statements, reports emerged of explosions near Iran's Larak Island and the port of Bandar Abbas, though Iranian authorities did not confirm their nature. Iran's Foreign Minister criticized the proposed 20% fee as excessive, asserting Iran's role as the guardian of the strait. An Iranian military spokesperson warned of a strong response to any unauthorized US interference in the waterway. The United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) expressed opposition to charging tolls for passage through international straits, stating such measures lack legal foundation. Market reactions were pronounced, with Brent crude briefly surpassing $83 and WTI above $78. The situation intensified as Trump notified Congress of renewed hostilities with Iran, following US airstrikes on Iranian targets.

marsbit07/14 04:18

Crude Oil Surges 10% in Intraday Trading! US Military Restores Blockade on Iran, Trump Warns of 'Heavy Blows' Tonight and Tomorrow, Imposes 20% Fee on Strait Shipping

marsbit07/14 04:18

Can Iran 'Control' the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran has announced a comprehensive plan to assert control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping chokepoint. The proposed measures include requiring all vessels to obtain Iranian permission for passage, imposing fees for security, environmental protection, and navigation management—preferably paid in Iranian rials—and absolutely banning Israeli ships. Vessels from countries deemed hostile by Iran’s top security bodies may also be barred. Analysts suggest Iran’s motives are multifaceted: increasing pressure on the U.S. and Israel by leveraging control over oil transit to influence global prices and inflation; creating a new revenue stream, potentially exceeding $7.7 billion annually, to counter Western sanctions and support postwar reconstruction; and using transit permissions as bargaining chips in future negotiations, notably with the U.S. However, the plan faces significant practical and diplomatic challenges. Enforcing comprehensive interception and fee collection in the busy waterway, patrolled by international military forces, would be difficult. The U.S. has already countering with a blockade of Iranian ports and threats to intercept any ship paying fees, potentially strangling Iran’s oil exports and fee revenue. Broad international opposition, led by European and Gulf states, and legal controversies further complicate implementation. The proposal may ultimately serve more as a negotiating tactic than a feasible policy, with its execution remaining highly uncertain.

marsbit04/27 01:30

Can Iran 'Control' the Strait of Hormuz?

marsbit04/27 01:30

Ceasefire Indefinitely Extended, How Long Will the US-Iran Conflict Continue to Be a Tug-of-War?

President Trump has indefinitely extended the ceasefire with Iran while maintaining a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, stating the truce will last until Iran presents a new proposal and negotiations conclude. The decision follows the collapse of planned peace talks after Iranian representatives refused to attend, calling U.S. conditions unacceptable. Iran has not requested the extension and maintains a firm stance, keeping the strait closed as long as the blockade persists. The prolonged standoff has heightened global market volatility, with oil prices rising sharply. Despite the temporary truce, the lack of a clear diplomatic framework and mutual distrust suggest the situation remains a fragile, unstable equilibrium, with risks of escalation persisting.

marsbit04/22 09:04

Ceasefire Indefinitely Extended, How Long Will the US-Iran Conflict Continue to Be a Tug-of-War?

marsbit04/22 09:04

Ceasefire Drama Escalates—Trump Points Finger At Iran, Bitcoin In Focus

Iran's Foreign Ministry accused the U.S. of committing war crimes through an unlawful naval blockade, citing violations of the UN Charter and a 1974 resolution. President Trump, meanwhile, claimed Iran fired shots in the Strait of Hormuz, breaching the ceasefire. Both sides blamed each other for escalating tensions. Bitcoin reacted immediately, dropping from $76,250 to $75,400 amid the news, reflecting the market's sensitivity to the conflict. Earlier volatility occurred when Trump announced—and Iran denied—a nuclear deal suspension. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical flashpoint, with markets closely monitoring whether negotiations will hold or collapse.

bitcoinist04/20 06:01

Ceasefire Drama Escalates—Trump Points Finger At Iran, Bitcoin In Focus

bitcoinist04/20 06:01

The Return of the Rimland: A Renewed Game Around Sea Power, Energy, and the Dollar

Retitled "The Return of the Rimland: A Re-Game Surrounding Sea Power, Energy, and the Dollar," this analysis argues that the conflict centered on Iran is no longer a localized military issue but a systemic global struggle over who controls the flows of energy and trade. The U.S. is employing a "Rimland" strategy, using naval blockades, threats of 50% tariffs on nations aiding Iran, and the redirection of energy routes (like reactivating the Trans-Arabian Pipeline) to draw China into the conflict and bypass strategic chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz. This has turned a regional confrontation into a structural shock impacting global energy markets, supply chains, and the financial system. Key market risks are not yet fully priced in. While oil prices have spiked, the second-order effects—such as tightened liquidity, pressure on tech investments (like AI from helium supply risks), reduced consumer spending, and agricultural supply shocks from high fertilizer costs—are only beginning to manifest. The Federal Reserve faces a dilemma on whether to tighten policy against this energy-driven inflation. The conflict's escalation is inevitable; the central questions are the pathways of its diffusion and when markets will price in these broader, systemic risks.

marsbit04/13 09:50

The Return of the Rimland: A Renewed Game Around Sea Power, Energy, and the Dollar

marsbit04/13 09:50

The Most Dangerous Move: Why the War Becomes Harder to End After Blocking the Strait of Hormuz?

In a strategic shift following failed US-Iran negotiations, former President Trump announced a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, effective immediately, targeting all vessels from Iranian ports. This move, described as tactically "smart," seizes control of the critical chokepoint from Iran—which had weaponized it as a lucrative toll route—and resets narrative主动权 to the US. However, the blockade is unlikely to force Iran into concessions due to its resilient economy, proxy networks, near-nuclear capabilities, and support from China, which relies on Iranian oil. Instead, it risks escalating conflict, potentially triggering retaliatory actions in the Red Sea, attacks on Gulf infrastructure, or nuclear advancement. The blockade also undermines decades of US-led maritime order, as Washington weaponizes a global trade artery it once protected. Market scenarios range from prolonged stalemate (50% probability, oil at $95-120) to severe escalation (25%, oil above $150), with asymmetric tail risks favoring bullish positions on oil and gold. The action may prolong war, reduce diplomatic space, and alter global risk pricing, with outcomes hinging on Iranian responses, Chinese countermeasures, and enforcement loopholes.

marsbit04/13 06:57

The Most Dangerous Move: Why the War Becomes Harder to End After Blocking the Strait of Hormuz?

marsbit04/13 06:57

Bitcoin Could Be Taiwan’s Lifeline In Conflict, Think Tank Suggests

A Bitcoin Policy Institute report suggests Taiwan should build a national Bitcoin reserve as a strategic hedge against a potential Chinese military blockade or invasion. The argument centers on Bitcoin’s ability to remain accessible and transferable if traditional assets like gold or U.S. dollar reserves are frozen or immobilized. While Taiwan’s central bank previously rejected the idea due to Bitcoin’s volatility and custody challenges, the report warns that over 80% of Taiwan’s reserves are in dollar-denominated assets—exposing it to U.S. fiscal and monetary risks. Taiwan currently holds 210 seized Bitcoin (worth ~$14M), which would rank it seventh globally if recognized as a reserve asset. The central bank continues testing digital assets in a sandbox program but has not changed its official stance.

bitcoinist04/03 06:02

Bitcoin Could Be Taiwan’s Lifeline In Conflict, Think Tank Suggests

bitcoinist04/03 06:02

The Oil Order is Breaking Apart: What Happens Next in the Middle East?

The article analyzes the breakdown of the longstanding implicit bargain that underpinned Middle Eastern oil and security order: the U.S. would not target Iran's regime, and Iran would not disrupt the Strait of Hormuz. This equilibrium shattered after a U.S.-Israel strike on Iranian nuclear facilities in 2025, which Iran viewed as crossing a red line. In response, Iran initiated a "selective blockade" of the Strait in 2026, allowing some ships (e.g., Chinese, Russian) passage while blocking others. The U.S. military buildup, including deploying a "lightning carrier" and planning a potential ground assault on Iran's oil terminals, has failed to reopen the Strait. The crisis is reshaping global alliances, as Iran uses transit permits as diplomatic leverage. Key structural shifts are underway: the Saudi activation of alternative oil pipelines, the erosion of the U.S. security guarantee, and a challenge to dollar-denominated oil trade. Two potential paths are outlined: a major ground war or a de-escalation through deterrence and backchannel talks. Regardless, the conflict is expected to be prolonged, with lasting impacts on energy routes, global inflation, and the petrodollar system.

marsbit03/26 10:48

The Oil Order is Breaking Apart: What Happens Next in the Middle East?

marsbit03/26 10:48

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