International oil prices rise after Iran declares closure of the Strait of Hormuz
After the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced it would close the Strait of Hormuz on 7 month 11 day 'until further notice,' international oil prices rose immediately as oil transport routes came under threat. The United States is demanding freedom of access to the strait and is calling for Iran to halt its pledged attacks.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced it would close the Strait of Hormuz on 7 month 11 day 'until further notice.' International oil prices rose immediately after the announcement.
The United States said it is focusing on the Strait issue in negotiations, while demanding freedom of access to the strait. U.S. officials said they are demanding that Iran promise to stop attacks in the strait.
After U.S. airstrikes earlier, Iran was reported to have expanded attacks on U.S. bases in the Gulf region and neighboring countries. As a result, maritime traffic slowed.
It has been reported that ships transiting the strait have slowed their operating speed and that delays have occurred on some routes. As maritime traffic congestion builds, concerns are being raised that port and transport schedules could be disrupted.
The United States is making the guarantee of free navigation in the strait a top priority and is treating the issue as a key agenda item in diplomatic and security talks.7Tensions have risen sharply since early to mid-month.
At present, both sides are pursuing military action and diplomatic responses in parallel, and the state of traffic through the strait remains subject to change at any time depending on how the situation unfolds.
Sources: Reuters,MarketWatch Top Stories
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