Iranian Oil Tanker Struck by US Missile Near Kharg Island

The strike near Kharg Island, a critical export hub, introduces direct geopolitical risk to crude supply chains in the Strait of Hormuz region. For energy markets, the key question is whether this escalates into broader disruptions or remains isolated, given the lack of official confirmation. Watch for any response from Tehran or Washington, as the silence from both sides leaves the incident's implications for shipping and insurance costs unresolved.