ZTrader Macro & AI Notes

ZTrader Macro & AI Notes

Strait of Hormuz Shipping Crisis: Oil Prices and the Midterm Deadline

Iran’s tanker attacks hit a wartime high after Trump ruled out strikes before November 3

Dorian's avatar
Dorian
Oct 17, 2026
∙ Paid

By Dorian

On March 2, Donald Trump said the war with Iran was projected to last four to five weeks.

The war continues for 33 weeks long and the Strait of Hormuz is still not open.

So someone is going to ask question:

Why start it in first place?

What’s the costs and who’s paying?

On October 8, Trump posted that the United States would not attack Iran before t…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Dorian.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Liao Wunkai · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture