Into the abyss? This signals Iran is angry enough to continue the war, suggesting an open-ended disruption of global energy supplies and international travel. Unless Iran relents or the US successfully assures safe transit in Hormuz, supply is now a problem at any cost. Short-term (two to five weeks): Significant pressure hits global supply chains as diverted shipping containers arrive in clusters, causing terminal congestion. We have to work together or sink together into the abyss.

Source: Philippine Star March 17, 2026 16:41 UTC