The Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s Most Powerful Weapon? 

The Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s Most Powerful Weapon? 

Hopes for a lasting ceasefire between the United States and Iran are fading. Instead of negotiations over peace, a renewed nuclear agreement, and secure maritime trade routes, military incidents are once again on the rise. 

The United States has launched strikes against targets in Iran, while Tehran has responded with attacks on facilities in Gulf states allied with Washington. At the center of the confrontation lies the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints and a vital artery for global energy supplies. Shipping traffic is increasingly disrupted, and the economic consequences are already being felt worldwide. 

Credit to : DW News