10. The Straits of Hormuz Blockades
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil exports, has been subject to repeated Iranian threats and actions aimed at disrupting shipping through the passage. In recent years, Iran has effectively closed the strait to all but approved vessels, leading to significant reductions in maritime traffic and surges in global oil prices. These incidents underscore the ongoing vulnerability of critical energy trade routes to regional tensions and highlight the strategic importance of the strait in global energy security (bloomberg.com).
