Hormuz blockade strains global trade

Military officials estimate that the blockade has cut off 90 percent of Iran's economy as the Trump administration attempts to force Tehran back to the negotiating table.

The closure has triggered severe supply chain disruptions, impacting everything from aluminum production to global food security.

In response, a France and UK-led coalition of 40 countries is meeting in Paris to discuss a multinational naval force to secure the strait once the conflict ends.

The situation has forced Asian and African nations to accelerate nuclear power plans as they seek independence from volatile fossil fuel routes.