Iran's Strategic Chokehold: How the Hormuz Blockade Challenges Trump and Israel
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is its most powerful card against the US and Israel. By disrupting global oil supplies, Iran is ensuring further attacks are not contemplated.
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is its most powerful card against President Trump and Israel. By imposing costs on the global economy, the Iranian government is ensuring that further attacks are not contemplated.
The US and Israeli decision to attack Iran has sent economic shockwaves around the world. About 20% of global oil supplies have been effectively blocked from transiting the strait since Iran began attacking ships, resulting in a huge jump in oil prices. Militarily, while the United States has the firepower to significantly reduce Iran's capacity to use the strait as leverage, it is unlikely to be able to eliminate the threat entirely.
Source: The Guardian
