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title: "What other variables are there in the Iran conflict?"
description: "Dongwu Securities believes that there are three core variables in the subsequent development of the Iran conflict: first, if the Strait of Hormuz is substantially blocked, global crude oil prices may "
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# What other variables are there in the Iran conflict?

> Dongwu Securities believes that there are three core variables in the subsequent development of the Iran conflict: first, if the Strait of Hormuz is substantially blocked, global crude oil prices may surge above $100 in the short term; second, if the United States is forced to engage in a prolonged ground war, it will face soaring oil prices, be compelled to raise interest rates, and suffer a backlash on national strength; third, the internal power vacuum and transition in Iran will directly influence whether the conflict escalates further

On February 28, the joint military strike by the United States and Israel against Iran completely ignited the geopolitical powder keg in the Middle East. After the news of the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was confirmed on March 1, today gold and oil prices staged a classic "surge and retreat" performance, with the market's reaction being relatively restrained.

On March 2, Soochow Securities Co., Ltd. stated in its latest research report that **the current macro main line has become clear:** In the short term, the market will follow the trading logic of "first avoiding risks, then easing." However, **the shipping status of the Strait of Hormuz, whether the United States will be drawn into ground warfare, and the internal power transition in Iran remain the three major tail risks hanging over the market.**

**Specifically, if the Strait of Hormuz is substantially blocked, it could lead to a short-term surge in global oil prices above $100; if the United States is forced into a prolonged ground war, it will face soaring oil prices, forced interest rate hikes, and a backlash against its national power; the internal power vacuum and transition in Iran will directly influence whether the conflict escalates further.**

Soochow Securities Co., Ltd. believes that in the long term, the frequency and intensity of global geopolitical conflicts are increasing, and the strategic hedging asset allocation value of gold and oil is becoming increasingly prominent.

## Eye of the Geopolitical Storm: Benchmark Simulation of US-Iran Conflict and Three Major Variables

The research report points out that Trump's "talks through force" strategy is beginning to show results, but the risks of the Strait of Hormuz and prolonged warfare remain the sword of Damocles over the market.

In the military action on February 28, Trump announced the launch of the "Epic Fury" operation aimed at destroying Iran's missile industry, controlling the Strait of Hormuz, and having a "zero tolerance" policy towards nuclear facilities; Iran, in turn, launched hundreds of missiles and drones in a restrained counterattack under "Real Commitment-4."

Soochow Securities Co., Ltd. stated that **the market currently has a 64% probability expectation for a ceasefire before April.** In the benchmark scenario, after successfully implementing the "decapitation" strategy, Trump has taken the initiative, and both sides are likely to replicate the June 2025 Israel-Iran twelve-day war model, declaring victory through limited air strikes to appease domestic politics.

The report predicts that in the benchmark scenario, the US and Iran are expected to control the conflict within a limited range of air strikes, **with the situation expected to cool down within 2-3 weeks.** At that time, risk aversion is expected to dissipate, oil prices may fall back to the $60-70 range, and gold prices are likely to adjust to around $5,200. **The market currently has a 64% probability expectation for a ceasefire before April.**

However, the following three major variables must be heeded:

-   **Substantial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz:** This strait carries 20%-30% of global oil shipping. If the conflict spirals out of control and leads to a substantial blockade, Brent crude oil prices are highly likely to violently break through $100-110 per barrel in the short term. This is the tail risk that requires the most vigilance currently.
-   **The dual backlash of the US getting caught in a prolonged war:** If the US is forced to send ground troops, it will face deadly chain reactions: soaring oil prices will force the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates significantly, directly threatening Trump's midterm elections; at the same time, it will become mired in a quagmire similar to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, continuously depleting national power
-   **Uncertainty of the Power Vacuum in Iran:** Whether the interim leadership committee can suppress internal divisions within the Revolutionary Guard will determine whether Iran moves towards an extremely militarized "military government" model or collapses under internal and external pressures, which will directly influence the likelihood of conflict escalation

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