In this explosive episode of OPEN COLLAR, Major Gaurav Arya breaks down how the Iran-U.S. conflict is rapidly turning into a global oil and economic crisis. With the Strait of Hormuz under pressure and global energy flows disrupted, the world has already lost nearly 1 billion barrels of oil supply in just two months. The episode explores Iran’s aggressive new posture, including direct threats against the United States and warnings to countries enforcing American sanctions. It also examines why soaring oil prices are hurting Washington more than Tehran, how Iran is using energy disruption as a strategic weapon, and why the U.S. continues to avoid targeting Iran’s oil infrastructure directly. The discussion further covers Hezbollah’s role in Lebanon, Israel’s expanding military posture, tensions inside the Trump-Netanyahu alliance, and the wider geopolitical consequences of a prolonged Middle East conflict.