Trump Threatens 'Unprecedented Military Consequences' As Iran Reportedly Starts Mining The Strait Of Hormuz

Iran mining the Strait threatens 20% of global oil flow. Oil spikes kill currencies, especially emerging markets holding dollars. Central banks panic-buy gold when geopolitical risk explodes. We saw this playbook in 2019 when tanker attacks sent gold from $1280 to $1550. The difference now? COMEX registered gold sits at multi-decade lows while Eastern central banks keep accumulating. Silver benefits even more from supply chain disruptions. Physical premiums already climbing as dealers prep for another shortage cycle. This isn't about politics - it's about mathematical certainty. When trade routes get weaponized, hard assets become the only safe harbor.