I had the pleasure of participating in a media interview with Al-Arabiya Business to discuss the latest developments in the oil and gas sector amid the current escalation of the U.S.–Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to maritime shipping. The discussion addressed the potential consequences of such a disruption, particularly the risk of supply shortages in global energy markets and the resulting implications for oil prices in the short and long term. During the interview, we covered several key themes, including: 1. Potential closure scenarios of the Strait of Hormuz and their impact on global oil prices. 2. The market implications of the announcement by the International Energy Agency regarding the largest coordinated release of strategic reserves in its history, amounting to 400 million barrels. 3. The economic consequences of a prolonged conflict for both the regional and global economies. 4. The ability of cert...