Iran has established de facto control over the Strait of Hormuz, despite the losses in its air, missile, and naval forces. It has achieved that by demonstrating the ability to inflict catastrophic costs on shipping that does not comply with its “regulations.”
Carl Schuster is a freelance writer who retired from the U.S. Navy as a captain after 25 years of active-duty service. His post-military career spanned 25 years as a university lecturer and defense consultant. He currently resides in Honolulu, Hawaii.
