Resilinc Special Report
Understanding the U.S.–Iran Conflict Through the Lens of Supply Chain Risk Management
This special report explores the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran through the lens of supply chain risk management, designed to support organizations as they assess rising risks and exposures. With threats to critical energy corridors and retaliatory actions underway, companies are facing elevated exposure to supplier and logistics disruptions. From volatility in the Strait of Hormuz to cyberattacks targeting infrastructure in the defense and technology sectors, this report outlines key supply chain disruptions and short-term mitigation strategies.
Key Insights:
- U.S. agencies have issued high-alert warnings for Iranian cyberattacks targeting energy, finance, and logistics sectors
- Iran’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices above $81 per barrel
- Over $1.3T in goods move annually through Gulf ports and air corridors like Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi—critical hubs for electronics, automotive, and aerospace trade