US President Donald Trump has issued a direct threat of military retaliation against Iran following an attack on an American-flagged tanker.
The statement marks a significant escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, shifting the diplomatic standoff toward potential kinetic conflict.
The threat comes amid heightened volatility in global shipping corridors.
Markets are closely monitoring the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies, as the risk of transit disruption rises.
Any direct military engagement could lead to immediate closures or severe restrictions on tanker movements, triggering sharp repricing in energy and freight markets.
This development follows a series of aggressive statements from the White House.