Professor Giang

The conflict threatens the Strait of Hormuz, and Iranian proxies are targeting desalination plants and energy infrastructure in the GCC (Saudi Arabia, UAE). If the Strait of Hormuz (21 miles wide) is closed or effectively blockaded, global oil supply faces a catastrophic shock. Brent crude (BNO) is the better proxy for global disruption, while WTI (USO) tracks domestic US impact. Long energy as a hedge against supply chain collapse in the Middle East. A quick diplomatic resolution or US production ramping up to offset global shocks.

Iran is producing ~100 ballistic missiles per month, while the US produces only 6-7 interceptors per month. The cost asymmetry is massive ($1M missile vs. $10M interceptor). The US is in a "race for munitions." To sustain a conflict, the US government must massively increase spending with prime defense contractors to replenish depleted stockpiles of interceptors and air defense systems. Long the Defense Industrial Base due to urgent, inelastic demand for hardware. Supply chain bottlenecks preventing companies from fulfilling contracts fast enough.

Iran is producing ~100 ballistic missiles per month, while the US produces only 6-7 interceptors per month. The cost asymmetry is massive ($1M missile vs. $10M interceptor). The US is in a "race for munitions." To sustain a conflict, the US government must massively increase spending with prime defense contractors to replenish depleted stockpiles of interceptors and air defense systems. Long the Defense Industrial Base due to urgent, inelastic demand for hardware. Supply chain bottlenecks preventing companies from fulfilling contracts fast enough.

Iran is producing ~100 ballistic missiles per month, while the US produces only 6-7 interceptors per month. The cost asymmetry is massive ($1M missile vs. $10M interceptor). The US is in a "race for munitions." To sustain a conflict, the US government must massively increase spending with prime defense contractors to replenish depleted stockpiles of interceptors and air defense systems. Long the Defense Industrial Base due to urgent, inelastic demand for hardware. Supply chain bottlenecks preventing companies from fulfilling contracts fast enough.