Boots on the ground

Geo Chen · Fidenza Macro · March 26, 2026 at 04:19 · ⏱ 1 min read  | Read on Substack ↗
TLDR
The article discusses escalating geopolitical tensions, highlighting potential US troop deployment to Iran which could lead to a risky military situation, while Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz may become a permanent toll-based system. Combined with fuel shortages in the Philippines and reduced Russian oil exports due to the war in Ukraine, these factors threaten to tighten global oil supply and increase market volatility. • The White House is releasing cryptic videos suggesting troops may arrive in Iran, risking a Black Hawk Down-like scenario and complicating Trump's negotiations. • Iran is implementing a framework to control traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and collect tolls, which the author believes will become the new normal. • The Philippines is in a state of national emergency due to severe fuel shortages, with lines reminiscent of the 1970s. • The Russia/Ukraine war has halted over 40% of Russian export capacity, further straining global oil supply.
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