Anonymous23 days ago
Iran's retaliatory blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following U.S.-Israeli Operation Epic Fury strikes has produced at least 17 maritime incidents in under two weeks, killing seven seafarers and slashing tanker traffic by 90%. The crisis has spiked Brent crude past $126 per barrel, stranded 20,000 crew members on 3,000 ships, and raised urgent questions about military escorts, selective enforcement favoring Iranian oil exports to China, and the vulnerability of the world's most critical energy chokepoint.