Iran’s Aggression in the Strait of Hormuz Threatens Global Energy Security and America’s Interests

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil passes, has once again become a flashpoint in Iran’s ongoing campaign to destabilize global energy markets and challenge American influence in the region. In just the past day, at least four commercial vessels—Greek, Japanese, Thai, and Israeli—have come under direct attack near this vital waterway. While Tehran brazenly claims responsibility for striking ships like Israel’s Expres Room and Thailand’s Mayuree Naree, it simultaneously threatens to block “not a single liter” of oil from flowing through this channel—an ominous declaration that could cripple the free flow...