The Strait of Hormuz: A Pivotal Battleground for Economic Influence The recent escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran has refocused attention on a critical chokepoint in global oil supply: the Strait of Hormuz.
This narrow waterway, where 20% of the world's crude oil passes through, is now at the center of Washington's efforts to pressure Tehran.
Vice President JD Vance has credited economic pressure as the "most effective tool" against Iran, describing it as a delicate dance in which both sides apply pressure to each other.