Hormuz blockade hits global energy

The maritime standoff in the Strait of Hormuz has entered a critical phase, with U.S. destroyers turning back multiple Iranian-flagged cargo vessels.

This economic warfare strategy aims to force Tehran into a nuclear deal without a large-scale ground invasion, but it has already caused global jet fuel prices to double.

Maritime intelligence reports suggest some vessels are using 'spoofing' tactics to bypass the blockade, while Iran utilizes a 'dark' offshore network to move millions of barrels of crude.

Analysts warn that a prolonged closure of this vital waterway could trigger a severe global energy crisis.