strikeMay 5, 2026

Strait of Hormuz blockade: How the US-Iran war disrupted a global energy lifeline

Summary

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, once carrying nearly a fifth of global oil and gas, has been pushed to the brink of paralysis following the outbreak of the US–Iran war in early 2026.

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Express Global DeskBy Express Global Desk
The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, once carrying nearly a fifth of global oil and gas, has been pushed to the brink of paralysis following the outbreak of the US–Iran war in early 2026. What began as a rapid military escalation soon spilled…

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