US forces fired on an Iranian merchant ship in the Strait of Hormuz at 21:01 UTC. The IRGC responded by declaring the strait closed at 20:57 UTC. This action immediately raises concerns about oil supply disruptions and potential ripple effects on global energy markets, with Brent crude futures rising 0.8% to $92.50/bbl.

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