Iran Vows 'Swift, Decisive' Revenge After Overnight US Port Attack, As Sides Seek Deal Allowing Each To 'Sell Their Narrative'
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Iran has vowed 'swift, decisive' revenge following a US strike on an Iranian port, with Tehran accusing Washington of ceasefire violations and warning a final deal is not imminent; meanwhile CENTCOM cites self-defense and is not officially restarting Hormuz escort operations despite a fresh tanker incident. Escalation in the Strait of Hormuz directly threatens roughly 20% of global oil supply transit, creating a knee-jerk spike setup in crude and defensive rotation into energy equities and safe havens.
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Long crude via USO and product tankers STNG/FRO on Hormuz escalation risk — supply disruption premium is not yet priced for a ceasefire breakdown.