The Strait of Hormuz has been closed since February. Used to carry 25% of the world’s seaborne oil. Now it doesn’t, because Trump and Israel bombed Iran and the Iranians shut the door. Gas is up 27% since the war started. Brent crude crossed $107 this morning.
Trump canceled peace talks this weekend. Iran says it won’t negotiate under threat. Trump says they can “call us.” The standoff holds — and the cost lands at the pump, the utility bill, every week, no ceiling in sight. Delivery drivers and small shop owners are eating the tab for a war they didn’t choose and can’t opt out of.
Calling that strength is easy when you’re not the one filling a tank.