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US-Israel-Iran war: Hormuz deal unresolved as US issues new warning to Americans - Gulf News
Gulf News · October 19, 2026 · Week 2026-43
Summary
Heightened geopolitical conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran directly threatens the Strait of Hormuz, the primary export route for most GCC oil and LNG. The lack of a security agreement for the strait creates extreme uncertainty for energy flows, suggesting a high risk of supply disruptions and a significant spike in global energy prices.
Strategic Implication
Poses an imminent threat of physical disruption to oil and LNG exports from all major GCC producers, likely triggering a global energy crisis.