Oil prices are surging and the world is blaming Iran but what if the real story is far more complicated? Meira K breaks down the geopolitical battle unfolding around the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that controls nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply. As Iranian attacks disrupt shipping and energy infrastructure across the Gulf, some analysts believe a deeper strategy may be at play, one that involves hidden alliances, economic pressure, and the manipulation of global energy markets. We examine how oil supply disruptions impact the global economy, why the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important choke points on Earth, and the controversial claims about Qatar’s role in the crisis and its complex relationship with both the United States and Iran.
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