Mourning for Khamenei’s Death: A Hypothetical Crisis Scenario and Its Global Consequences

Stage Four: Maritime and Energy Escalation

One of the most strategically sensitive escalation paths involves maritime corridors.

The Persian Gulf and surrounding waterways carry a substantial portion of global oil exports.

Escalation in this arena could include:

  • Naval patrol confrontations

  • Temporary shipping disruptions

  • Increased insurance costs

  • Energy price volatility

Even symbolic interference in energy routes could produce outsized economic impact.

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