The 2026 Hormuz Strait clash wasn't a simple military conflict but a demonstration of the strategic competition between the US and Iran. Iran's 'Threat in Being (TIB)' effectively disrupted global energy markets with limited action, while the US's 'Active Fleet in Being (AFIB)' aimed to restore order in the Strait. This illustrates the changing nature of the international order – a long-term competition for control of flows.