2026 Strait of Hormuz Crisis | Vibepedia

The 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis began on February 28, 2026, when Iran blocked the strait in retaliation for a US-Israeli air war that assassinated Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The blockade has halted about 25% of the world's seaborne oil trade and 20% of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments, prompting a sharp decline in maritime transit and sparking fears of a global energy crisis. The crisis has significant implications for global energy security, with the US, China, and Europe among the countries most affected by the disruption to oil and gas supplies.