Iran Promises Surprises for US If Strikes Resume

The article reports escalating US-Iran tensions with threats of military action and a blockade on Iranian ports, directly threatening the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint. This creates a supply disruption risk for crude oil and LNG from the Middle East, impacting global energy prices. The channel is supply_shortage and logistics, with potential for a demand spike in alternative supply routes. Impact is global but concentrated on oil and gas markets, with specific exposure for Middle East producers and Asian importers.