Iran and Russia Launch Major Joint Military Exercise in the Strait of Hormuz: Strategic Implications and Global Reactions
8. Impact on Global Oil Markets and Maritime Security
Given Iran’s central role in global oil exports via the Strait of Hormuz, any threat to navigation security can cause significant market volatility. The drills increase fears of potential blockades or accidental clashes, which could disrupt oil supplies.
Oil prices often react sharply to such military developments, with markets wary of supply disruptions. Governments and international maritime organizations are boosting naval patrols to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels.
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