Global oil markets remain volatile after Iranian forces blocked the Strait of Hormuz, causing the largest supply disruption in history and prompting the IEA to authorize a record 400 million barrel reserve release.The blockade traps 20 percent of global energy supplies, triggering fears of stagflation and production shortages across the technology and automotive sectors.Meanwhile, international shipping remains gridlocked as diplomatic negotiations struggle to overcome the persistent military tensions in the region.Analysts from the
IEA warn that despite the historic release, market stability depends entirely on securing safe maritime passage through the Persian Gulf.