Echoes of the 1980s Tanker War resurface as tensions grip the Strait of Hormuz in 2025, with shipping companies deploying historical lessons to navigate new threats in the world’s most critical maritime chokepoint
As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, commercial shipping faces unprecedented threats across vital Middle Eastern waterways, forcing global maritime commerce into uncharted territory
A closure of the Strait of Hormuz would unleash an en-ergy shock, spike inflation, paralyze shipping routes, and fuel global tensions—pushing markets, governments, and central banks into a new era of volatility
Security of key maritime routes (Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Strait of Hormuz) is under unprecedented scrutiny after Israel’s pre-emptive strike against Iran on 13 June 2025, raising alarm across the global shipping sector