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Iran war: Retired admirals assess Strait of Hormuz threat
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March 11, 2026
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8:48Now PlayingIran might be outgunned and outspent by the US and Israel but it has one major advantage — its control over the Strait of Hormuz.
By attacking ships navigating the narrow waterway, Iran has effectively shut the route, through which one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes. Now Tehran has also reportedly mined the strait, further deterring ships from attempting passage and marking a new escalation in the war.
Two retired admirals discuss Iran's ability to control and threaten shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
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