How the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is reshaping global energy flows

The Strait of Hormuz is a single waterway that at its narrowest point is barely 33 kilometers, but its significance is understated as it can disrupt global energy flow and halt economies. After the United States and Israel launched joint strikes against Iran on 28th February 2026, to effect a regime change, Iran took retaliatory action by effectively blockading the Strait of Hormuz in March. This move resulted in a nightmare for states depending heavily on the Gulf States’ oil and gas. Now, after its closure, the Strait of Hormuz stands between the world and an energy catastrophe of historic proportions.  What began as a targeted military campaign to change the Iranian regime and neutralize its nuclear and missile program […]