The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves through global energy and security circles after Washington unveiled a naval enforcement plan targeting vessels linked to Iranian ports, immediately raising fears of escalation in one of the world's most sensitive waterways.
What makes the situation more sensitive is not just the military posture, but the diplomatic gap emerging among Western allies, particularly the United Kingdom, which has already indicated it will not take part in the blockade effort.
