US naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz strains Iran’s economy, $435M daily impact

The U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is exacerbating economic pressure on Iran, impacting $435 million of daily economic activity. The expansion of U.S. CENTCOM’s military support signals potential instability within Iran’s regime. Markets are interpreting this as a factor increasing the likelihood of a leadership change by the end of 2026.