The Strait of Hormuz has become an important weapon in Islamic Iran’s hand vis-à-vis its enemies. On the surface, it now controls tanker traffic and under the sea, it exercises control over data and communications cables. Both are major sources of potential revenue.
Iran’s control of the vital Strait of Hormuz and its geography give it an advantage that its enemies—the US and zionist Israel—cannot neutralize. Today, Tehran controls the global energy supply and can significantly damage the economies of Europe and US allies.
By controlling shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Republic has Trump by the throat. Oil prices and, therefore, prices of food and other goods have skyrocketed. Unable to do anything about it, he is demanding others bail him out. They have said, thanks but no thanks.
