The Strait of Hormuz: A Blockade in Perpetuity? The recent escalation between the United States and Iran has brought attention to the naval blockade imposed by the US on Iranian ports.
As ceasefire talks stall, Washington has declared its intention to maintain an "indefinite" blockade, prompting concern among lawmakers.
The scale of the US's naval presence in the region – estimated at around 20% of its global fleet – suggests it has the capability to sustain a blockade.