Breaking News: Trump Faces Global Energy Shock: Strait of Hormuz Crisis Sends Oil Soaring

Twelve days ago, the United States and Israel launched what they called a short, surgical operation against Iran.

But today, that narrative is gone.

What we’re witnessing now is rapidly turning into the most serious global energy crisis since 1973.

The Strait of Hormuz — a 21-mile-wide passage that carries about 20% of the world’s oil — is effectively closed. Ships have been attacked, crews are missing, and oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel.

The International Energy Agency has already authorized the largest emergency oil reserve release in its history.

Meanwhile, the conflict is expanding.

Iran has launched missiles and drones at U.S. bases and Israeli cities, and intelligence agencies have even warned about possible drone threats near the U.S. West Coast.

Despite all this, Washington has not clearly explained the strategy, the end goal, or how this war is supposed to end.

What was supposed to be a quick operation is now escalating into a wider regional conflict with global economic consequences — affecting energy, shipping, and potentially the everyday lives of people around the world.