An analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) warns that if Iran is attacked, it may retaliate without restraint and could target oil infrastructure across the entire Persian Gulf region. ⚠️🛢️
Here are four possible scenarios that could disrupt oil supplies from the Persian Gulf:
1️⃣ Blocking Iran’s Oil Exports
If the U.S. or Israel tries to choke off Iran’s oil sales—by targeting Kharg Island or intercepting tankers—global oil prices could immediately rise by $10–$12 per barrel. 📈
However, Iran’s counter-response could be unpredictable and potentially harmful to U.S. partners in the region.
2️⃣ Closing the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has the capability to disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz using drones, missiles, or naval mines. 🚢💥
Since around 18 million barrels of oil pass through this narrow waterway daily, even temporary disruption would likely cause shipping companies to pull back and oil prices to surge sharply.
3️⃣ Strikes on Iran’s Oil Facilities
If Iran’s own oil production and export infrastructure were attacked, prices could exceed $100 per barrel. 🔥
Long-term damage to supply would tighten global markets and almost certainly trigger strong retaliation from Tehran.
4️⃣ Iran Targeting Regional Oil Infrastructure (Most Likely Scenario)
In this case, Iran could directly strike oil fields and export terminals in neighboring Gulf states. 🛢️🚀
Oil prices might climb above $130 per barrel, and both oil and gas exports from the region could be severely disrupted or halted altogether.
🚧 Why Can’t Countries Simply Bypass the Strait of Hormuz?
According to CSIS, alternative export routes are limited:
Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 – Less than half of its oil exports can be redirected through other pipelines.
UAE 🇦🇪 – Some exports move through Fujairah, but roughly one-third would still be blocked if Hormuz shuts.
Iraq 🇮🇶, Kuwait 🇰🇼, Bahrain 🇧🇭, Qatar 🇶🇦 – These countries rely almost entirely on Hormuz, meaning exports could drop to zero if the strait is closed.
In short, the Persian Gulf’s energy system is heavily dependent on this single maritime chokepoint, making any escalation extremely risky for global markets. 🌍⚡
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