# 2026 Economic Upheaval: Strait of Hormuz "Cut Off Blood Supply", Inflation Returns, and the "Endgame" of U.S. Debt
If we compare the global economy to a precise organism, the **Strait of Hormuz** is its main artery. As U.S.-Iran conflicts escalate in March 2026, this main artery is facing an unprecedented risk of "thrombosis".
## I. Strait of Hormuz: The Global Economy's "Lifeline"
Though narrow, the Strait of Hormuz carries approximately 20% of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade.
• **Impact of Blockade:** As of mid-March, affected by Iranian blockades and attacks, tanker
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