Iran retaliates with oil export halt within 6 months of US blockade

Market overview

Within 6 months of a US-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran will halt all crude oil exports either temporarily or permanently. This retaliation will trigger a global oil price spike and diplomatic crisis.

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Implied probability (Yes)

40%

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