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The U.S.-Iran stalemate and continued tensions over the Strait of Hormuz create a persistent risk of supply disruption for oil and LNG shipments through the strait, affecting global crude and gas prices. The tightening U.S. embargo on Iranian ports further restricts Iranian oil exports. The impact is global but particularly acute for Asian and European importers reliant on Gulf supplies. No concrete price movement or supply cut is reported, so the mechanism remains a risk premium rather than an active disruption.