Hormuz Hold’em: Energy Infrastructure Risks and European Strategic Autonomy (ecfr.eu)

• US threats to target Iranian energy infrastructure increase market volatility
• Strategic vulnerability of European energy supplies via the Strait of Hormuz
• Imperative for EU-led ceasefire negotiations to protect critical infrastructure

"Rising tensions between the US and Iran threaten to shutter the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint for global energy markets. With potential US strikes on Iranian energy assets, the EU faces a severe supply chain disruption. This crisis underscores the urgent need for a unified European diplomatic response to prevent energy market collapse and maintain regional stability."