Iran and the U.S. have announced rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz. This action cripples an already fragile ceasefire deal between the two nations. Global oil reserves have been significantly depleted after a recent conflict. This leaves the energy market with a smaller margin for error. Investors may be miscalculating the risks of renewed hostilities.

The U.S. and Iran disputed whether Hormuz was open to ship traffic after trading strikes over the weekend.

Iran and the U.S. have announced rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz. This action cripples an already fragile ceasefire deal between the two nations. Global oil reserves have…

Alternative trade routes and an AI tech boom are helping the region cushion the blow of a threatened maritime tariff.