Why U.S. Is Unable To Stop Iran From Holding The Strait Of Hormuz 'Hostage' Despite Military Might

Strait of Hormuz | Iran | America | Oil Iran’s missiles and drones have torn through the Middle East after the US and Israel’s surprise attacks. After the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several other top leaders, Tehran has pulled the one weapon it held back during the 12-day war in June 2025, the one arrow in Iran’s quiver that can hold the entire world hostage as witnessed in the ongoing war, which is the power to choke the Strait of Hormuz. Two days into the war, Iran effectively shut down the vital Strait, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. Markets went into freefall, economies stared at collapse, and oil prices spiked, dragging the world to the brink of chaos. But how can a tiny waterway plunge the planet into disorder? And why is the U.S. with all its military might struggling with Hormuz? Watch. #iran #middleeastconflict #hormuz Mint is an Indian financial daily newspaper published by HT Media. The Mint YT Channel brings you cutting edge analysis of the latest business news and financial news. With in-depth market coverage, explainers and expert opinions, we break down and simplify business news for you. Click here to download the Mint App: https://livemint.onelink.me/MrDS/p0kx... Now make Mint your preferred source on Google and get business & finance updates first. Add here - https://www.google.com/preferences/so... Subscribe to Mint Premium Now: https://www.read.ht/Scaq Subscribe to Mint's WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va91...