Strait of Hormuz Closure: How the US-Israel War on Iran is Reshaping Europe’s Energy Security Architecture
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The US-Israel war on Iran has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing a severe disruption in the global oil market and threatening Europe's energy security. The crisis has resulted in a surge in oil prices, with Brent crude reaching $126 per barrel, and a shortage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Europe.
The US-Israel war on Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil supplies. Approximately 20 million barrels of oil and substantial LNG transit through the strait daily. The closure has caused oil prices to surge, with Brent crude reaching $126 per barrel. European natural gas benchmarks have nearly doubled to over €60/MWh. The crisis has exposed Europe's vulnerability to Middle Eastern supply disruptions. The US-Israeli military campaign against Iran began in June 2025, with the conflict escalating in February 2026. Iran's response to the conflict has threatened the global energy architecture.
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