The $2,000 Mine That Froze $4.5 Billion in Oil — Hormuz Standoff Explained скачать в хорошем качестве

The $2,000 Mine That Froze $4.5 Billion in Oil — Hormuz Standoff Explained

On February 14th, 2026, the U.S. Treasury cut SWIFT access for three Asian banks facilitating Iran's shadow oil fleet—freezing 1.5 million barrels/day in exports. Iran's response: "Great Prophet 20" naval mine drills in the Strait of Hormuz, the 34km chokepoint carrying 21 million barrels daily (21% of global supply). Within hours, Brent crude spiked 12% to $108/barrel, and insurance premiums surged 1,400%. This video analyzes the asymmetric warfare at play: $2,000 mines vs. $300,000/day clearance costs, financial sanctions vs. geographic leverage, and why the USS Truman's deployment mirrors 1988's Operation Praying Mantis. Featuring historical parallels to the 1979 oil crisis, the economic calculus of threatened disruption, and China's strategic entry with a Type 052D destroyer. No shots fired—yet the markets reacted as if war had already begun. DISCLAIMER: This video is produced for educational and analytical purposes only. All information presented is based on publicly available data, including U.S. Treasury sanctions records, maritime insurance market reports, and historical naval operations as of February 2026. This analysis does not constitute financial, military, or policy advice. Scenario assessments reflect documented geopolitical tensions and energy market vulnerabilities but should not be interpreted as predictions of specific outcomes. Viewer discretion is advised regarding speculative elements of strategic calculations. This channel maintains no affiliation with any government, military organization, financial institution, or political entity. The analysis presented represents independent research into publicly observable economic and security dynamics.