Hormuz Crisis: Trump Threatens Iran Infrastructure as Deadline Expires 📈

• Current Situation: US President Donald Trump has issued a final warning to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by today (April 6). Failure to comply may trigger US strikes on civilian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges. • Economic Impact: The Strait is a critical artery for global energy. Traffic has been halted since February 28 following US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Any prolonged closure or escalation threatens global oil price stability, impacting Sri Lanka’s fuel import costs and energy security. • Iran's Stance: Iranian officials have dismissed the threats as "war crimes" and demand compensation for war damages through a new "legal regime" of transit fees before reopening the waterway. • Regional Tensions: Logistics and shipping remain under severe pressure. Qatar and Kuwait have reported Iranian aggressions against energy facilities, further complicating the safety of maritime routes essential for Middle Eastern trade. • Key Risk: Based on provisional reports, the expiration of this deadline today places the global energy market and regional shipping & freight sectors at high risk of immediate kinetic escalation.