For years, geopolitical tensions have dominated oil market narratives. The focus stays locked on Middle East conflicts, maritime chokepoints, and worst-case scenarios that make headlines. But here's the thing—that might not be where the real pressure point lies.

The more overlooked threat? Iran's own oil workers. If domestic labor unrest reaches a tipping point and workers decide to strike, you're looking at a supply shock that's completely different from external geopolitical brinkmanship. No drone strikes needed. Just organized labor walking off the job could reshape energy markets overnight.

It's a reminder that sometimes the mundane operational risks—not the dramatic military scenarios—end up moving markets the hardest.