Strait of Hormuz: Iran's Formidable Deterrent Against Aggression
Iran has leveraged its control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz as a powerful deterrent, without the need for nuclear weapons, according to a Tufts University expert.
In a surprising revelation, Donald Heflin, a senior fellow at Tufts University, has asserted that Iran has learned that the Strait of Hormuz is its strongest deterrent, negating the need for nuclear weapons. This strategic waterway, which Iran partially controls, has become a crucial bargaining chip in the nation's geopolitical strategy.
Heflin's analysis delves into Iran's calculated approach to leveraging its geographic advantage. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is a critical global trade route, with an estimated 21 million barrels of oil passing through it daily. Iran's ability to disrupt or restrict access to this vital chokepoint has proven to be a formidable deterrent, reducing the need for Tehran to pursue nuclear weapons as a means of self-defense.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera
