Kevin O’Leary, head of O’Leary Ventures, examines the Iran War’s effect on markets, the collectibles trade, and additional topics on ‘The Claman Countdown.’
“Shark Tank” personality Kevin O’Leary offered a forecast regarding which countries will govern the Strait of Hormuz once the Middle East conflict diminishes, as Iran persists in limiting access to the crucial shipping lane.
Appearing on “The Claman Countdown” on Thursday, O’Leary scrutinized the financial repercussions of the Middle East conflict and advised how investors ought to manage unpredictability.
He informed FOX Business that one must “consider what the world will appear as once the conflict concludes, and then invest strategically.” O’Leary added, “I am quite certain that when this concludes, we will witness international oversight of the Strait of Hormuz, much like the arrangements for the Panama or Suez Canals.”
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Commercial vessels are pictured offshore in Dubai on March 11, 2026. (AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images)
With markets commencing a third week of instability during Operation Epic Fury, numerous stakeholders are becoming wary as costs escalate.
For weeks, the Strait of Hormuz, under Iranian command, has been inaccessible to all vessels linked to U.S. and Israeli entities, owing to the ongoing hostilities.
This halting of one of the globe’s most crucial maritime routes has propelled expenses for merchandise shipped through the strait upward, comprising items such as agricultural nutrients and unrefined petroleum.
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O’Leary asserted that Iran’s bordering countries, those targeted by Iranian missiles—for instance, Saudi Arabia—would eventually oppose the nation.

Approximately 20% of the world’s oil supply traverses the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Iran. The Iranian Regime is threatening to attack any vessels that cross the strait without authorization. (FOX / Fox News)
The entrepreneur from Canada remarked, “Iran is launching barrages of missiles on its adjacent states.”
He further added that “Iran’s neighboring countries have declared, ‘This is not acceptable to us. We cannot, by any means, consider you an ally.’”
The personality from “Shark Tank” foretold that Iran’s adjacent states would contribute to the international endeavor aimed at safeguarding the waterway.
O’Leary conveyed to “The Claman Countdown” his opinion that “These adjacent states will assist in financing the order and surveillance of the Strait of Hormuz.”
“It will be costly, but I believe it will be funded by the nations that require these resources,” he stated.

“Shark Tank” personality Kevin O’Leary anticipates Iran’s bordering countries will oppose them amidst the struggle for command of the Strait of Hormuz. (Left (Giuseppe CACACE / AFP via Getty Images), Right (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) / Getty Images)
He further maintained that national strategy subsequent to the Iran conflict would prioritize logistics network safety.
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O’Leary recognized financier anxieties during the Iran conflict, affirming that markets would in time become steady.
He concluded, “Once this concludes, I believe, from an investment standpoint, the world will transform into a far more secure environment.”

