Post #4645

⚠️ This can CRASH global markets. Just now, IRAN begins laying MINES in the Strait of Hormuz to choke the route for 20% of global oil supply. This could push oil prices to $150+, crashing markets worldwide. The Strait is 21 miles wide at its narrowest point, but only 2 miles are used for shipping traffic. Iran has an estimated 5,000+ naval mines ready, and if they drop a few hundred into those 2 miles: → Tanker insurance rates spike instantly → Oil companies reroute or halt shipments → 20% of world oil supply gets choked → Prices surge on risk alone; markets don’t wait for a detonation Iran doesn’t need to fully close the Strait. They can just make it too expensive and too dangerous to use. The fear and panic will cause the crash. @odes_ai