Energy — Iran-Israel Conflict Threatens Strait of Hormuz Shipping Routes

Energy · 2026-03-05

The escalating Middle East conflict has triggered a cascading crisis in global energy markets, with the Strait of Hormuz's effective closure creating immediate supply chain disruptions. Iranian strikes and insurance withdrawals have paralyzed a critical maritime chokepoint, stranding dozens of Asian tankers and prompting Qatar to halt LNG production. The market response has been swift and…