Iran claims to have downed a U.S. drone over Bandar Abbas, a strategic coastal city that hosts a major naval and port hub. The United States has not confirmed this incident. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage, remains at the heart of military confrontations between the two nations. Markets anticipate an increased probability of a complete Iranian airspace closure by December 31. Operators remain cautious in the absence of official U.S. confirmation.
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