The Strait of Hormuz is open today, blocked tomorrow, and the cycle goes on endlessly! The current situation in the Middle East is: agreements can be signed, ceasefires can be called, statements can be issued, but everyone’s words are as good as hot air. The U.S. wants to stabilize oil prices, Iran wants to use Hormuz as leverage, Israel is still busy dealing with Hezbollah and Iranian proxies, and the Gulf states just want to keep their energy exports intact. Everyone’s got their own little agenda. This drama is far from over~