The Strait over the bomb: Controlling chokepoint is Iran’s war strategy
Iran's war strategy focuses on controlling the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint, to disrupt global oil flows and dictate the terms of conflict. The US faces a challenge in ending the war on its own terms, while Iran aims to survive, endure, and hold the straits to exert pressure on the global economy.
Iran's war strategy has shifted from nuclear escalation to controlling the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is a critical maritime chokepoint, with roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply passing through it. Iran's ability to choke or regulate this flow has given it global deterrence. The US faces a challenge in ending the war on its own terms. Iran's strategy is built around survival, with a focus on preserving military capacity to continue striking back. Control of the strait would allow Iran to impose selective sanctions and alter the balance of power in the Gulf.
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