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U.S. elimination of energy experts before 2025 Iran strikes left officials unprepared for Strait of Hormuz crisis and global oil shock.
Months before U.S. military strikes on Iran in 2025, the State Department eliminated nearly all of its oil and gas experts through a reduction-in-force, dismantling the Bureau of Energy Resources.
The cuts removed specialists in Middle Eastern energy markets, oil tanker tracking, and Strait of Hormuz disruption planning—expertise critical for anticipating regional crises.
Former officials say the loss of institutional knowledge left the administration unprepared for Iran’s closure of the strait and retaliatory attacks on Gulf nations, contributing to a global energy crisis and soaring oil prices.
Despite claims of streamlined coordination, no formal handover occurred, and current officials lack the experience and diplomatic channels needed to manage the crisis effectively.
La eliminación de expertos en energía de EE.UU. antes de los ataques a Irán en 2025 dejó a los funcionarios no preparados para la crisis del Estrecho de Ormuz y el shock petrolero global.