Iran’s War Threatens Global Energy Lifelines and America’s Economic Security

The recent escalation of hostilities involving Iran has dangerously compromised some of the world's most crucial oil and gas infrastructure, threatening the very foundations of global energy security. From pipelines to refineries and key shipping terminals in the Persian Gulf region, Iranian drone strikes have inflicted damage that goes beyond regional instability—it strikes at the heart of America's economic interests. Why Are These Pipelines and Terminals So Vital? About 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas passes through the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow chokepoint now effectively closed due to threats from Iranian military actions. This bottleneck directly impacts...