Pre-war data showed global resilience. Iran war now threatens inflation spikes, energy shocks, and fiscal strain for import-dependent economies.
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Lebanon ceasefire extended three weeks as Trump mediates. Hezbollah rejects talks. IEA warns of historic energy threat.
Eleven of 13 major economies are more energy-vulnerable than a decade ago. COVID lessons on supply chain security went unlearned.
Thirteen percent of global oil supply is offline. Strategic reserves run dry by late April. Ration now or face catastrophe.
China is not arming Iran. Weapons shipments would violate Beijing’s non-interference policy and strategic interest in staying out of the war.
Hormuz may be open, but massive infrastructure damage guarantees long‑lasting shocks to energy markets and global supply chains.
A mutual end to Hormuz blockades could unlock stalled U.S.–Iran diplomacy and stabilize global energy markets.
Turkey bets on Iran war to become energy hub, arms exporter, and Istanbul as Dubai’s rival.
Hormuz chaos boosts EVs globally, handing China an unexpected advantage in the energy transition.
Lebanon pays for Hormuz via diesel price doubling and generator bills rising 35%, not direct shortages—imported inflation hits a bankrupt state.