Strait of Hormuz: How a threat became a playbook

What Happened

Iran transformed the Strait of Hormuz into a control system using drones and naval threats, disrupting global shipping carrying twenty million daily oil barrels. Traffic declined and prices surged as vessels faced selective passage and reportedly paid transit fees. US President Trump responded with a naval blockade, escalating geopolitical tensions amid failed ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad.

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