Strait of Hormuz Disruption and Renewed US-Iran Escalation

Hormuz remains the war's central military and economic pressure point. Reported flows collapsed to about 2.9 million barrels on Oct. 11 from nearly 20.8 million previously; alleged attacks, possible mining, and a reported US destruction of a vessel linked to Iran have intensified concern. Attribution, daily flow data, and competing claims of control remain disputed, while negotiations over reopening are stalled.