Hello and welcome to OSINT Geopolitics Today. In today’s episode, we analyze the major geopolitical developments of March 12, 2026, focusing on three critical topics shaping global markets and international security:
Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
The surge in global oil prices
The continued rise of gold as a safe-haven asset
Using OSINT methodologies, we will examine the signals, indicators, and strategic implications behind these developments.
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