IRGC Navy Threatens Heavy Attack on US Assets
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- IRGC navy threatens heavy attack on US assets if its oil tankers are targeted.
- Tehran condemns US actions in the Strait of Hormuz as a reckless military adventure.
- Iran warns the United States against attacks on its oil tankers and other vessels while a ceasefire appears to hold.
Why it matters: U.S. shipping firms and insurers face heightened risk premiums as Iran’s warning may disrupt oil transport through Hormuz, potentially raising global oil prices and increasing supply‑chain volatility for energy markets.
