Hormuz's Hidden Threat: The Unintended Consequences of War The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has had numerous devastating consequences, including human casualties and economic disruption.
A recent study highlights a more insidious threat: the potential for large scale marine bioinvasion events stemming from the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Since February 28, over 1,500 commercial vessels have been stuck in the Gulf, creating an unprecedented situation.