New attacks in Hormuz and Saudi Arabia test nerves as war’s spread worsens oil disruption

The article reports active, escalating kinetic attacks on critical energy infrastructure in the Strait of Hormuz—the world's largest chokepoint for oil and LNG. Australia depends heavily on stable energy imports via Hormuz; sustained disruption or closure would immediately threaten fuel reserves (diesel, jet, LNG) and impose severe fiscal and operational costs on the ADF and civilian economy, directly undermining Resource Sovereignty (Pillar 1) and Fiscal Engine (Pillar 2). Postponement of diplomatic de-escalation talks signals the conflict is hardening rather than resolving, materially raising the probability of extended disruption.