Strait of Hormuz sees increased military activity by July 31, 2026

Market overview

Following the collapse of peace talks, Iran and U.S.-aligned forces will engage in at least three separate military incidents in the Strait of Hormuz. Each incident will involve direct confrontation or attempted blockade breaches.

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Implied probability (Yes)

80%

Source: user-generated

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