•Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has locked down 20% of the world's energy supply, creating a global crisis.
•Three alternative pipelines (Saudi East-West, UAE ADCOP, Iraq-Turkey) have a combined capacity of 9 million bpd, less than half of Hormuz's 20 million bpd.
•The pipelines are vulnerable to attacks from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, especially at Bab al-Mandeb.
•Traffic through Hormuz has dropped by 95% due to Iran's threats, stranding thousands of ships.
•President Trump faces a severe challenge with dwindling missile stocks and no concrete Plan B for the oil crisis.
