A Cycle of Escalation: The Unending Conflict Over Hormuz The recent wave of US strikes against Iran marks yet another chapter in the ongoing conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
This strategic waterway has been a focal point of tensions between Washington and Tehran for years, with both sides engaging in a cat and mouse game that shows no signs of abating.
The latest escalation is significant not only because of its scale but also because it appears to have raised the stakes.