Final Thoughts
April 9, 2026
Eyes on Iran
Written by Stephanie Ritenbaugh
A fragile two-week ceasefire has been struck between the US and Iran. But much damage has already been done in the six weeks since strikes began.
Beyond the scale of human casualties, key infrastructure has been damaged across the region, from energy production to aluminum facilities. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shows little sign of recovery. About 1,000 vessels are still waiting to navigate the strait, according to CRU Group, AMU’s parent company.
