WATCH: How Trump Can END Iran’s Chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz (VIDEO)
During the latest episode ofThe Patriot Perspective, we discussed what may be the most dangerous development in the Middle East right now.
Following our discussion, a key focus emerged: Iran is only continuing to escalate efforts to weaponize the Strait of Hormuz—and President Donald Trump will have to do something about it.
Roughly20%of the world’s oil supply moves through that narrow waterway. Instability there triggers global economic ripples, raising oil prices and ultimately increasing costs for American consumers.
Iran understands that leverage.
For weeks, Tehran hastriedto pressure the U.S. and its allies by threatening vessels, planting mines, and harassing ships. The regime increasingly disrupts economics as its traditional pressure points weaken.
Hezbollah has been significantly weakened by Israeli military operations. Iran’s economy remains under heavy sanctions. Internal unrest continues to pressure the regime domestically. Tehran’s conventional military capabilities remain limited compared to those of the United States.
That leaves Hormuz as one of Iran’s most effective tools.
This week, the situation escalated dramatically.
Afterhundredsof commercial ships became stranded in the region, Trump announced “Project Freedom,” a U.S. military operation designed to escort neutral commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz after shipping traffic largely came to a standstill.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
