Washington, D.C., June 26, 2025 — As concerns mount over Iran’s threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, Nestpoint Managing Director Tim Phillips joined Newsmax to weigh in on the implications for oil markets, U.S. foreign policy, and global economic security.

While oil prices showed modest movement in response to Iran’s rhetoric, Phillips offered a clear assessment: “There’s been an uptick, but it’s reassuring to see that there is no big spike.” He emphasized that despite Tehran’s posturing, a closure of the Strait would come at great cost to Iran itself. “It would harm the Iranian economy more than anyone else. We’ll see if they really do want to commit suicide as a nation... I would think they would not.”

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most strategically vital shipping routes in the world, with roughly 20% of global oil passing through it. Phillips noted that any attempt to obstruct it would invite significant regional and international consequences—not only in terms of market disruption but in broader diplomatic isolation.

Phillips’ remarks reflect Nestpoint’s commitment to shaping global discourse around energy resilience, security policy, and geopolitical strategy. His analysis reinforces the importance of steady leadership and long-term strategy amid volatility.

The full segment originally aired on Newsmax and can be viewed here.

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