🔶 Strait of Hormuz; To what extent can Iran disrupt shipping?
Report by Daniel Babiani
Military defenses may allow the passage of ships, but the constant risk of ground attack puts energy transfer out of the realm of security and cost.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz left crews at risk of death and injury, and shipping companies faced a difficult choice; accept the risk of crossing this route or delay the shipment and pay additional costs.
However, ships still pass through the Strait of Hormuz, albeit at higher risk and cost. The continuation of this situation depends on Iran's ability to continue attacks and the ability of the United States to protect shipping and cover its costs.