The Crude Realities of Hormuz
Institute for Global Affairs · 5 Aug 2026

The Crude Realities of Hormuz

Iran has taken control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for oil shipment out of the Persian Gulf, and the United States has not been able to force its reopening through military means. Meanwhile, fuel prices have risen, and people around the world are feeling the economic pressure. In this episode, the Institute for Global Affairs’ Jonathan Guyer is joined by Gregory Brew, an oil historian and senior analyst at Eurasia Group.


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