Iran announced plans to establish a new 'exclusion zone' in the Strait of Hormuz on September 8, 2026, threatening to target US energy infrastructure if naval tensions continue to escalate.
The warning follows recent exchanges of fire near the Strait, with Iranian officials claiming they have deployed new missile batteries capable of disrupting global oil transit routes.
Global markets reacted sharply to the threat, as the Strait of Hormuz handles approximately 20% of the world's daily oil consumption, raising fears of a significant supply shock.