
“It has long been known that the Strait of Hormuz is a really important chokepoint, and it’s been a major reason why U.S. officials haven’t wanted to fight a war against Iran in the past,” says CFR expert @edwardfishman. Fishman argues that given the surge in oil prices caused by the strait’s closure, the U.S. is left with two choices: to make a deal with Iran or to force the strait open through military escalation—an option that might necessitate boots on the ground.














