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1. Introduction: The Day the Taps Closed On February 28, 2026, the global energy architecture suffered a systemic rupture. "Operation Epic Fury," the US-Israel military strikes on Iran, did not merely spark a regional conflict; it unleashed a massive economic "gravity pull" that is currently dragging every major economy into a state of high-velocity volatility. While the military headlines focus on ballistic trajectories, the real story is written in the sudden repricing of global risk. We are witnessing a shock of 1970s proportions, where the immediate 15% jump in Brent crude is only the opening salvo. For the global macro strategist, this isn't just a supply disruption—it is a total reassessment of inflation, growth, and the fragile logistics that underpin modern civilization. 2. The 33-Kilometer Chokepoint Holding the World Hostage The epicenter of this crisis is the Strait of Hormuz, a 33-kilometer-wide jugular vein through which the lifeblood of the globa...