Iran just mined the world's busiest oil route — buy energy stocks before crude spikes
Iran has placed mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which roughly one-fifth of the world's oil flows every day. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the move illegal in Senate testimony.
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The Strait of Hormuz handles about 20% of global oil shipments. Mining it is one of the most aggressive supply disruptions possible — any escalation or delays in clearing those mines could push crude prices sharply higher. Oil majors like ExxonMobil and Chevron typically rally fast when supply threats hit the headlines, and energy ETFs tend to follow. With the situation still developing, there's room for continued fear-driven buying before the full scope is known. A volatility-surge filter helps confirm the market is actually reacting rather than ignoring the news.