US naval blockade disrupts Iranian oil shipments. Can Brent crude oil price extend gains?

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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a US naval blockade have sharply disrupted a critical global oil supply route, raising market uncertainty.
Ongoing US-Iran hostilities and military strikes across West Asia are amplifying supply risks and stoking volatility in crude markets.
Technical signals remain bullish despite short-term selling pressure, with an expected Brent crude trading range of $82.28 to $87.74.

Supply risks intensify as Hormuz blockade disrupts oil flows

The recent escalation in US-Iran tensions has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a US naval blockade on Iranian shipping, significantly disrupting one of the world's most critical oil transit routes, as reported by Nbcnews and Theguardian. This event directly limits available supply and injects heightened uncertainty into global crude flows. Additional US strikes on Iran and continued hostilities across West Asia, according to Pbs and Thehindu, have reinforced market concerns over the risk of further supply disruptions and amplified volatility.

Broader bullish momentum as mixed oscillators meet resistance

On the technical front, XBR recently slipped below the 20-period moving average ($85.4) on the hourly chart, while remaining above the 50-period ($84.02) and the 200-period ($81.73) moving averages on their respective timeframes. The Ichimoku Kijun sits at $85.48 and acts as notable immediate resistance. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) currently issues a strong buy signal, confirmed by a buy reading from the Average Directional Index (ADX), while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is neutral to slightly bullish at 51.58. Both the Stochastic RSI and Commodity Channel Index (CCI) are neutral, and the Bull/Bear Power indicator points toward ongoing buyer influence in intraday trading, though the Awesome Oscillator is neutral. These readings reveal positive broader momentum, even as some intraday price and oscillator signals remain mixed.

Direction hinges on Kijun breakout amid persistent volatility

Looking ahead, Brent crude oil is forecast to trade within a volatility band of $82.28 to $87.74 in the near term. There is a 67% probability of an upward move if XBR can break decisively above the Kijun resistance, potentially accelerating toward the upper boundary of the range. Conversely, a sustained drop below current support levels could open a path to the lower end of the forecast range near $82.28, with a 33% likelihood. Baseline expectations call for continued fluctuation within this established channel amid ongoing headline risk.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees Brent crude oil trading in a state of elevated caution amid mixed technical signals and worsening geopolitical risks. He notes that while broader momentum is positive, headline-driven volatility and persistent supply threat from the Strait of Hormuz keep the outlook clouded. Sustained price action above key resistance would be needed to shift sentiment. "Until Brent clears the Kijun level with conviction, I remain defensive on the upside and alert to deep pullbacks should support fail."

Previously, it was reported that renewed U.S. military action and a fresh naval blockade against Iran heightened fears of potential supply disruptions through the vital Strait of Hormuz. The latest technical and geopolitical signals suggest this elevated risk environment remains in focus, and traders should monitor for a decisive move above $85.48 or a drop below $84.02 as cues for the next significant price swing.

Source of Data: XBR Price Analysis by TU

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