WATCH: Democrats Are LYING About Hormuz: Iran Needs the Strait More Than America Does
The nearly month-long ceasefire between the United States and Iran is now facing its first serious test.
In the latest episode of Patriot Perspective, we discussed whether the recent U.S. strike near theStrait of Hormuzwas a one-time message to Iran or the beginning of a broader breakdown in the ceasefire.
The ceasefire had already lasted almost 30 days, longer than many expected, but the latest escalation shows that both sides may now be moving away from silence and toward limited military action meant to strengthen their positions at the negotiating table.
TheStrait of Hormuzhas become the center of the conflict because Iran is attempting to impose a new reality over one of the world’s most important waterways.
Iran appears to betryingto control commercial traffic moving through the strait, either through direct approval or some form of monetary compensation.
That would represent a major gain for Tehran and a major shift from the previous status quo.
We argued that the United States cannot allow Iran to control an international waterway. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has already stated that Iran’s attempt to control commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz violates international law.
Even though President Trump has publicly suggested that the strait is not essential to the United States, its reopening still matters to the global economy, Europe, energy markets and ultimately American prices.
The episode also focused on Iran’s strategy. Iranunderstandsthat the Strait of Hormuz is its strongest point of leverage.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
