The United States, Israel, and Iran have escalated their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping lane that has been effectively disrupted for weeks and has led to a surge in oil prices. President Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the strait or face U.S. strikes on its energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Iranian officials have threatened to target U.,S. and allied energy infrastructure across the region, raising fears of a broader attack on critical systems like oil facilities and desalination plants. The conflict, now entering its fourth week, has disrupted energy infrastructure and triggered waves of retaliatory strikes.