American dominance The US Navy keeps the world oil flowing as US forces confront Iran:.
American military power is on full display in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the Wall Street Journal, fighter jets aboard the USS George Washington carry out near-daily missions to intercept Iranian missiles and drones that threaten commercial ships. The results:
More than 3,000 commercial vessels passed through the strait with US military assistance over six months. US authorities say 95% of ship traffic goes through safely. Oil exports in the Persian Gulf rose above pre-war levels.