Trump's 48-hour ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz escalates geopolitical tensions significantly. The U.S. President threatened to obliterate Iran's power plants if the critical waterway remains closed, directly impacting global oil markets. Crude oil prices have already surged to 9,249, reflecting market anxiety over potential supply disruptions. This confrontation threatens one of the world's most vital shipping routes, through which approximately one-third of global maritime oil trade flows. Iran has vowed to retaliate against U.S. and Israeli energy infrastructure if strikes occur. The escalating conflict has already claimed over 1,500 lives in Iran, 1,000 in Lebanon, and 13 U.S. military members.
