Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), says oil security remains a critical global issue tied to conditions in the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at a Council on Foreign Relations event, Birol warns that if the United States and Iran do not work to improve oil flow through the strait, the world should be concerned about energy security. He adds that he is worried about the outlook in the coming weeks, suggesting the situation could become more problematic if measures are not taken promptly. Both outlets report Birol’s assessment that disruption risks around the Strait of Hormuz could have wider effects on global energy supplies. His comments frame the issue as a near-term concern that requires cooperation to sustain reliable transport of oil through one of the world’s key maritime routes. The reporting focuses on Birol’s warning rather than on specific policy steps or assessments from either country.