February 28th, 2026 As of February 28, 2026, recent death of Iran’s Supreme Leader has heightened tensions in the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz is facing severe operational disruptions due to threats from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which has warned ships via VHF radio that passage is “not allowed” in retaliation forContinue reading “Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader: How a Closure of the Strait of Hormuz Could Disrupt U.S. Supply Chains and Economy”