Geopolitics

Iran War and Strait of Hormuz Closure

Geopolitical crisis threatening global energy markets as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, triggering oil price shock and inflation fears.

Updated 4/13/2026

geopolitics, energy, oil, crisis, shipping

Data refreshes every 15 minutes

Key Market Metrics

Oil Price Trend (90-Day)

Market Fear Index (VIX)

Market Outlook

AI Analysis2026-03-31

Outlook

Mixed

As of 2026-03-31: Oil-thirsty Asian nations seek Russian crude as Iran war strains supplies. STOXX 600 flat, FTSE 100 gains as oil surge, geopolitics weigh. Why The Strait Of Hormuz Is The World's Most Fragile Energy Corridor. Trump warns Iran of escalation as US troops arrive in region.

Crisis Timeline

2026-03-30

Oil-thirsty Asian nations seek Russian crude as Iran war strains supplies

Source: The Washington Post

2026-03-30

STOXX 600 flat, FTSE 100 gains as oil surge, geopolitics weigh

Source: Invezz

2026-03-30

Why The Strait Of Hormuz Is The World's Most Fragile Energy Corridor

Source: Kashmir Reader

2026-03-30

Trump warns Iran of escalation as US troops arrive in region

Source: The Edge Singapore

2026-03-30

From Global Wars to Your Wallet: How Global Factors Influence Your Personal Budg

Source: Outlook Business

2026-03-31

Dow futures jump over 400 points after reports of Trump seeking Iran war exit

Source: CNBCTV18

Geopolitical Risk Assessment

Medium

Risk Level

LowMediumHigh

Strait of Hormuz Strategic Map

4 locations 1 route

Pre-Crisis Baseline (January 2026)

Metric	Pre-Crisis (Jan 2026)	Reference
Brent Crude	$75/bbl	Compare to live Brent price above
WTI Crude	$70/bbl	Compare to live WTI price above
VIX	~15	Compare to live VIX via FRED
Hormuz Transits	70+/day	Compare to live transit chart above
Global Trade	Normal flows	Suez + Hormuz both disrupted
Gold	~$3,200/oz	Compare to live gold price above

Live News Updates

Strait of Hormuz — Daily Vessel Transits (Weekly — Tuesdays)

Suez Canal Transit (Rerouting Indicator) (Weekly — Tuesdays)

Cape of Good Hope — Rerouting Traffic (Weekly — Tuesdays)

Pro Analysis

Unlock risk analysis, historical comparisons, calculators, and more

Bab el-Mandeb Strait (Houthi Attacks) (Weekly — Tuesdays)

Pro

Unlock Pro Analysis

Get risk gauges, historical comparisons, impact calculators, and AI-powered insights

Lockheed Martin (LMT) 30d

Pro

Unlock Pro Analysis

Get risk gauges, historical comparisons, impact calculators, and AI-powered insights

Historical Oil Shock Comparison

Pro

Historical Comparison

NOW — 2026 Iran/Hormuz CrisisMar 2026

Oil Price: $108/bblHormuz Transits: 3/day (was 70)Duration: 1 month+

1990 Gulf WarAug 1990 - Feb 1991

Iraq invasion of Kuwait disrupted ~4.3M bbl/day

Oil Peak: $41/bbl (+130%)Duration: 7 monthsS&P Decline: -20%

Outcome: Oil prices collapsed after liberation. S&P recovered within 6 months.

1973 Arab Oil EmbargoOct 1973 - Mar 1974

OPEC embargo against US/allies

Oil Peak: $12/bbl (+300%)Duration: 5 monthsS&P Decline: -48%

Outcome: Triggered deep recession. Stagflation lasted years. Reshaped energy policy.

2019 Saudi Aramco AttackSep 2019

Drone strikes knocked out 5.7M bbl/day temporarily

Oil Spike: +15% in one dayDuration: 2 weeksMarket Impact: Minimal

Outcome: Production restored quickly. Oil prices normalized within 2 weeks.

Unlock Pro Analysis

Get risk gauges, historical comparisons, impact calculators, and AI-powered insights

Personal Gas Cost Impact

Pro

Unlock Pro Analysis

Get risk gauges, historical comparisons, impact calculators, and AI-powered insights

Global Energy & Commodities Impact Dashboard

Pro

Unlock Pro Analysis

Get risk gauges, historical comparisons, impact calculators, and AI-powered insights