The Strait of Hormuz at the Heart of the Equation: How Iran Is Doubling Pressure on Its Adversaries
Seven days into the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, Tehran has intensified counter-pressure through decisive strikes, strong national cohesion, public mobilization, border management, and strategic control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s missile and drone capabilities are not the sole determinants of the conflict. Strategic energy management and simple, accessible tools have played a crucial role, pushing global oil prices up and applying economic and political pressure on dependent countries, especially the U.S.
Even after losing senior leaders, Iran’s complex, multi-layered war management has surprised opponents and invalidated their initial assessments.
The conflict’s outcome now hinges on the interaction between global economic pressures and Iran’s strategic capabilities, with control over energy flows remaining decisive for a favorable result.
