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The threat is heightened by the presence of missile defenses, drones, and jets capable of striking shipping lanes. While a blockade might be strategic during conflicts or political crises, its consequences would be catastrophic, especially for energy-importing nations like Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and heavily China, which depends heavily on Gulf oil. The scenario underscores how fragile the energy supply chain could become in a deglobalized, conflict-driven world.