Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Conflict Exposing Washington’s Strategic Blindness

The recent escalation of hostilities between the U.S., Israel, and Iran has pushed oil prices sharply higher, rattling American consumers already burdened by inflation. Over $90 per barrel marks a stark reminder that our nation's energy security remains vulnerable to geopolitical turmoil halfway across the globe.Why Are Americans Paying for Foreign Conflicts?Nearly all nations in the Middle East have been drawn into this growing conflict, with missile and drone strikes crippling vital shipping lanes and energy infrastructure. The Strait of Hormuz—a strategic chokepoint through which approximately 20 million barrels of oil transit daily—has become a battleground where Iranian-backed forces threaten...