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Seoul stocks open sharply lower amid Hormuz Strait tensions
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Seoul stocks opened sharply lower on Monday amid renewed energy price concerns after Iran's warning on the Strait of Hormuz. The KOSPI fell 4.72% in the first 15 minutes. The drop comes amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.
Three Chinese vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz following coordination with relevant parties, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday. She expressed appreciation for the assistance and called for a ceasefire in the Gulf region as soon as possible. PetroChina stated operations remain stable despite impacts from Middle East tensions.
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Tensions between the United States and Iran have disrupted energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026, spiking oil and LNG prices and affecting Indonesia. The country relies on imported fossil fuels but holds opportunities from critical mineral reserves. Experts recommend accelerating electric vehicle adoption and leveraging natural resources.
Iran targeted energy infrastructure in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE on March 19, 2026, in retaliation for an Israeli strike on its South Pars gas field shared with Qatar. Brent crude prices soared past $115 per barrel, with European gas prices rising over 30%, amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Leaders including US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traded statements on coordination and future actions.
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In a follow-up to his recent warnings, US President Donald Trump sharply criticized NATO allies at the White House for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict. He called their stance a 'very stupid mistake' and raised the possibility of US withdrawal from the alliance. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejected any German military involvement.