The naval blockade of Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz: Long-term implications for global energy security

In today’s international system, certain geographical points have evolved beyond their natural location into critical nodes of the global economy. The Strait of Hormuz is undoubtedly one of the most vital of these chokepoints. As a passage through which a significant share of the world’s oil and gas flows, any disruption there is not merely a regional crisis, but a structural shock to the global order. Within this context, the prospect of closing the Strait of Hormuz or imposing a naval blockade on Iran’s coast by the should not be viewed solely as a military scenario. Rather, it represents a potential turning point in the reconfiguration of the global energy order. While the immediate consequences would likely include sharp increases […]