US-Iran War: Geopolitics Turns Energy Into Weapon as Iran War Derails Climate Goals | WION
The ongoing US-Iran war is rapidly transforming global energy into a geopolitical weapon, with control over supply routes and infrastructure becoming central to strategy. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global chokepoint, have affected nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply, triggering price shocks, inflation and supply uncertainty. Experts say the conflict has effectively “weaponised” energy flows, where selective disruptions and threats to shipping routes are being used to exert economic pressure globally. The crisis is also forcing governments to rethink priorities. As energy security concerns rise, countries are reassessing climate commitments, turning back to fossil fuels, nuclear options and emergency stockpiling to stabilise supply. The result is a widening global energy crisis that risks delaying climate goals, as nations prioritise immediate stability over long-term transition plans.
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