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Energy and War in Iran

Brigham McCown
Brigham McCown
Senior Fellow and Director, Initiative on American Energy Security
Cargo ships and tankers are seen in the Strait of Hormuz on February 25, 2026. (Getty Images)
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Cargo ships and tankers are seen in the Strait of Hormuz on February 25, 2026. (Getty Images)

Brigham McCown appears on the Brian Thomas podcast on 55 KRC to discuss the functional disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and its ripple effects across global energy markets. He explains that over 100 oil tankers are anchored or rerouting as security concerns continue and as insurance companies withdraw war risk coverage, making shipowners increasingly reluctant to charter vessels through the corridor.