How Iran still controls the Strait of Hormuz despite a depleted navy
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Iran continues to control the Strait of Hormuz despite its depleted navy, using leverage in peace talks with the US. The US has sunk over 155 Iranian ships, but Iran's asymmetrical warfare tactics, including naval mines and anti-ship missiles, remain effective.
Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz remains unchanged despite its depleted navy. The US and Iran failed to reach an agreement after 21-hour peace talks. The US has sunk over 155 Iranian ships, including six of seven frigates and two corvettes. Iran's navy has been largely destroyed, but its asymmetrical warfare tactics, including naval mines and anti-ship missiles, continue to affect shipping traffic. The US has executed over 700 strikes against naval mine targets, but Iran's inability to locate and remove its own mines hampers shipping. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical waterway, with Iran's control posing a significant challenge to international trade.
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