China, Iran, and Somalia in 2026 — subsidy, chokepoints, and the contest over Horn energy
TL;DR:
China is rapidly underwriting the costs of securing a Somali energy presence—subsidizing infrastructure, insurance, and private security to keep onshore and maritime extraction viable—while Iran’s recent escalation, including the Strait of Hormuz closure and selective passage for Chinese‑flagged ships, has sharply raised risks and energy prices, c…
