The Strait of Hormuz Faces An Uncertain Future As Iran Tightens Grip, US Eyes Maritime Coalition

The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas supply passes, has become the epicentre of the US-Iran war. Iran is moving to formalise control over the strait with proposed restrictions on “enemy” vessels, potential tolls, and mandatory permissions for passage, signalling a long-term shift in how the route operates. The United States, meanwhile, is scrambling to build an international maritime coalition to secure the waterway.