Iran’s escalating use of naval mines and drones in the Strait of Hormuz has turned one of the world’s most vital energy chokepoints into a slow‑motion crisis for global trade. Oil tankers and commercial vessels now navigate a corridor where a single misstep can trigger both physical damage and a fresh spike in risk premiums across energy and shipping markets. The immediate question is no longer simply who sells missiles and interceptors, but which companies can supply the unglamorous, highly specialized ...