The U.S. Central Command confirms the implementation of a maritime blockade on Iranian ports starting April 13, with international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz unaffected.

U.S. Central Command confirms that, starting April 13, it will impose a maritime blockade on Iranian ports, while international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is not affected. WTI crude oil prices break above $105, and Bitcoin falls back to around $71,000, with global energy and crypto asset markets responding in sync.