Why it's so hard for US to regain Strait of Hormuz from Iran | BBC News

US President Donald Trump has described opening the Strait of Hormuz a “small endeavour”, as the US-Israel war with Iran continues and oil prices soar. The crucial oil route has been under near-blockade by Iran. BBC Security Brief’s Mikey Kay breaks down why Trump’s claim may underestimate the reality on the ground and what the US would have to do to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #USA #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #Israel #BBCNews

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Iran suspends talks & targets Kuwait, Trump's war powers & more | Iran war this week

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The shaky ceasefire between the US and Iran is tested further | BBC News

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Ukrainian drone attack on St Petersburg 'unprecedented', Russia says | BBC News

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Ukrainian drone commander explains momentum shift in war | The Security Brief

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“Modern-day Christopher Columbus”: Kushner, Ivanka Trump project fuels protests in Albania

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America lost 24 Reaper drones in Iran - This is why | War On Tape

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The REAL reason Donald Trump went to war with Iran | FourSight

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Did the US achieve its aims in Iran? | The Security Brief

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Trump thinks he can switch off the Iran War | If You're Listening | ABC NEWS In-depth

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How is AI running the Kill Chain in Iran? | The Security Brief

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Iran says its 'waiting' for US ground troops, as more American marines arrive in region | BBC News

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How Iran exposed the limits of the US navy | DW News

Iran threatens to ‘rain fire’ on American forces | BBC News
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Iran threatens to ‘rain fire’ on American forces | BBC News

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Strait of Hormuz: How a threat became a playbook | Al Jazeera Explains

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China’s hidden role in the Iran war | The Security Brief

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U.S. locked in a ‘test of wills’ as Iran vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed: Military analyst

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Why can't the U.S. just take over the Strait of Hormuz? | About That

Iran Cannot Find Its Own Mines - And That Is Why the Strait Is Still Closed
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Iran Cannot Find Its Own Mines - And That Is Why the Strait Is Still Closed

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Iran: What should the US fear? | The Security Brief

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Iran War: What happens if US President Donald Trump sends in US troops? | The Global Story