The Hormuz Earthquake: How a Ceasefire Collapse Shatters Global Order

The June 2026 US-Iran ceasefire has collapsed, reigniting hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz and threatening a 15–20% oil price spike. This rupture signals the end of de-escalation, accelerating multi-polar realignment as Sino-Russian coordination hardens while Indo-Pacific alliances fracture under energy and trade pressure.