According to Fatih Birol, why is the Strait of Hormuz’s reliability as an energy transit route considered permanently damaged?

Fatih Birol stated that the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz has permanently undermined confidence in its reliability as a global energy artery, saying, 'the vase has been broken. You can’t glue it back together,' and warning that 'if it was once closed, it can be closed again.'

What broader implications did Birol highlight regarding the current disruption in global energy markets?

Birol described the current situation as 'a historical period in terms of energy, foreign policy and geopolitics' and warned that 'the world is going to understand very soon that it has devastating consequences for our economy.'

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