Iran Reignites Strait of Hormuz Fight as US Tightens Squeeze The Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, has been at the center of escalating tensions between Iran and the United States.
Since May 2021, when an incident involving a British tanker led Iran to seize two vessels and detain their crews, tensions have rapidly increased.
The current situation is part of a decades long saga of tension between Iran and the US over access to and control of the Strait of Hormuz.