The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that the ongoing crisis stemming from the war in Iran poses the greatest threat to global energy security in history, surpassing the oil shocks of the 1970s and the fallout from the Ukraine war combined. As over 40 energy assets in the Middle East have been severely damaged, the IEA is considering further releases of oil stocks to mitigate rising prices. Analysts recommend immediate measures such as working from home, driving more slowly, and avoiding air travel to cope with escalating fuel costs, as no nation will remain unaffected by the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The situation has prompted the US to advise its citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution.