Escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran are raising concerns about disruptions to global energy and food supply chains, with experts saying Türkiye could emerge as a key stabilizing actor by helping establish alternative trade corridors.
The narrow waterway, one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, handles a significant share of global oil, liquefied natural gas and fertilizer shipments. Any prolonged disruption to traffic there could ripple across global markets, increasing energy costs, agricultural production expenses and ultimately food prices.
Analysts say the evolving crisis may also open a diplomatic and logistical space for Türkiye to leverage its geographic position and mediation experience to help ensure the continued flow of essential commodities.
Bülent Gülçubuk, a professor at Ankara University’s Faculty of Agriculture, said the strategic importance of the Str
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