The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed for two months. Not in theory. Not as a possibility. But in reality. The threat of attack from Iran has paralyzed shipping through this vital artery of global trade. Insurers have pulled back — some refusing coverage altogether, others imposing terms so extreme that passage is no longer viable. Tankers sit idle or turn away. Energy prices are surging. Supply chains are tightening. Critical shipmen…