Somali Piracy Surges Amid Hormuz Blockade | OilPrice.com Alex Kimani Alex Kimani is a veteran finance writer, investor, engineer and researcher for Safehaven.com.  More Info Premium Content By Alex Kimani – Aug 14, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced hundreds of commercial ships onto longer routes around...Continue Reading