Iran’s Grip on Hormuz Is Tighter Than Ever After a Month of War
Bloomberg.com • • world
Key Points:
- Israel and US strikes have eliminated senior Iranian leaders and targeted key locations within Iran amid ongoing conflict.
- Despite these attacks, Iran has achieved a significant strategic advantage by tightening control over maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
- In March, the average daily vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply to about six ships, compared to approximately 135 ships per day under normal conditions.
- This reduction highlights Iran's increased influence over this critical chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf to global shipping routes.
