Iran appears to be setting itself up as the gatekeeper for the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important artery for oil shipments. The move could cement Tehran's de facto chokehold over the crucia...
Manufactured consent “chokehold”. Who’s going to tell Egypt not to control the Suez.
Not the same - the Strait of Hormuz includes international waters, which are also being blocked by Iran.
That being said, it’s absolutely the strategically smart decision, and I don’t blame Iran for it. It’s just not a 1-1 to Egypt controlling a waterway that is 100% completely inside their borders. It just has more in common with a blockade than a simple denial of access to territorial waters.
Not the same - the Strait of Hormuz includes international waters, which are also being blocked by Iran.
That being said, it’s absolutely the strategically smart decision, and I don’t blame Iran for it. It’s just not a 1-1 to Egypt controlling a waterway that is 100% completely inside their borders. It just has more in common with a blockade than a simple denial of access to territorial waters.