Strait of Hormuz Stays All but Closed for Nearly 90 Days in US-Israeli War on Iran
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 25
Strait of Hormuz Stays All but Closed for Nearly 90 Days in US-Israeli War on Iran
6 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 25
Nearly 90 days into the US-Israeli war on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz remains all but closed, threatening a prolonged disruption to one of the world’s key oil-and-gas shipping routes.
The latest analysis asks what oil prices could do if the strait does not reopen, shifting attention from a short-term shock to the risk of a sustained supply squeeze.
Bloomberg draws a parallel with the Suez Canal, which shut after the 1967 Arab-Israeli war and stayed closed for eight years even though the fighting itself ended in days.
That comparison underscores the central market fear: a wartime closure of a strategic chokepoint can outlast the conflict and keep energy trade constrained far longer than initially expected.
With Iran controlling the world's oil chokepoint, what happens when strategic reserves finally run out?
Could Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz unintentionally be the catalyst that ends the world's dependency on oil?
2026 Gulf War Disrupts 20% of World Oil: Humanitarian and Economic Fallout from the Strait of Hormuz Closure
Overview
The ongoing crisis in the Gulf region, which escalated after a regional war in early 2026, has caused severe disruptions to global maritime operations and directly impacted the lives of seafarers. Over 2,000 sailors have sought help due to abandonment, financial distress, and a lack of essential supplies, highlighting a major humanitarian crisis. This instability stems from strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz, leading to widespread uncertainty in shipping and energy markets. The resulting economic and social fallout is felt worldwide, as disrupted trade routes and soaring energy prices threaten both global supply chains and household well-being.