Strait of Hormuz: A Test Case for Iran's New Shipping Management Plan Iran has announced its intention to manage shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint between the Middle East and global markets.
The Iranian military will play a key role in coordinating vessels, a move that has sparked international concern. The decision is not without precedent.
In 2019, Washington's "maximum pressure" campaign led to heightened tensions in the region, prompting Iran to down an American surveillance drone.