Iran’s Aggression in the Persian Gulf: A Direct Threat to American Security and Energy Stability

In a brazen move that underscores the persistent danger posed by Tehran's belligerence, Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced it attacked a United States oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf. According to their statements, the vessel is currently ablaze after being struck by Revolutionary Guard naval forces in the early hours.This latest act of hostility comes amid a backdrop of rising aggression from Iran, which now asserts legal control over the vital Strait of Hormuz—a narrow waterway through which roughly 20% of the world's oil supply passes daily. Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari declared Iran's intention to enforce strict protocols on maritime...