Strait of Hormuz Closure Threat Raises Oil, Crypto Market Risk as Iran Warns of “Severe Measures”

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, warning that any vessels passing through the critical shipping route will face “severe measures,” according to Iranian media reports cited by Reuters.The IRGC statement reportedly prohibits all vessels linked to “hostile allies and supporters of the U.S. and Israel” from transiting the channel. However, there has been no independent confirmation of a full closure or enforcement at the time of reporting.The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important oil transit chokepoints, handling a significant portion of global crude exports. Any disruption could have immediate implications for energy markets, with oil prices likely to rise on supply concerns.