Worst-case oil scenario: 15M bpd lost, global storage depletion would cause recession. US underestimated Iran.
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Iran war exposes South Korea’s energy vulnerability: semiconductor giants depend on Hormuz oil. Chip security problem.
Iran’s Hormuz closure inflicts existential attrition: oil prices double, IEA releases 400M barrels. Economics destiny.
Hormuz conflict spills into Indian Ocean: GPS jamming, dark vessels, multiple navies—escalation risk high.
Hormuz blockage triggers fertilizer crisis: 1/3 global trade halted, food prices to soar.
Hormuz: 20M b/d oil at risk. Even perceived danger triggers global inflation. “Limited” strikes impossible.
Hormuz traffic plummets 19M to 3M b/d. Qatari LNG halted. Only reopening strait solves crisis.
Iran closes Hormuz, threatening global oil. US Navy escorts considered but forces stretched between missions.
Hormuz closure threatens Asian energy security as reserves vary widely—Japan’s 250 days versus India’s 20.
Hormuz disruption threatens China’s oil supply, but strategic reserves and floating stocks provide temporary buffers against crisis.