Iran seals Strait of Hormuz after tanker explosions amid US tensions

Iran has sealed the Strait of Hormuz following tanker explosions amid escalating tensions with the US. Simultaneously, five explosions were reported in Yazd during US-Israel strikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites. These geopolitical developments have impacted markets, with WTI crude reaching $110 in July 2026, rising by 4.8%. Additionally, predictions suggest a 9.5% probability that the Iranian regime will fall by the end of 2026 as the conflict between these nations continues to intensify.