Mines, missiles and miles of coastline: Why Iran has the upper hand in the Strait of Hormuz
- Posted on March 27, 2026
- By CNN
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Mines, missiles and miles of coastline: Why Iran has the upper hand in the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed for almost four weeks – throwing global oil markets into chaos – and there is no clear end in sight. This is why Iran can exert a virtual chokehold on oil shipping.
