The Strait of Hormuz is now a flashpoint in the U.S.-Iran standoff, with both sides flexing power over this vital energy chokepoint. Iran, after recent attacks, claims sovereignty and enforces shipping routes, using disruption as economic leverage. The U.S., once advocating for open passage, now declares itself “The Guardian” and slaps a 20% toll on ships — mirroring Iran’s earlier threats. Amid conflicting claims and shaky international law, the world watches as a high-stakes maritime chess game threatens to ignite full-scale conflict.
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