The Hormuz Rupture: How US-Iran Ceasefire Collapse Redefines Global Power

The collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire on July 8, 2026, has re-closed the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a structural shock to global energy markets and shattering fragile diplomatic frameworks. This systemic rupture accelerates a Saudi-led regional axis, forces G7 decoupling from China, and strains NATO cohesion as the US reverts to unilateral military dominance.