Strait of Hormuz Became War's Turning Point: How Iran Gained Leverage for Ceasefire
As the conflict escalated, Iran's grip over the world's most critical oil chokepoint emerged as a decisive factor — shaping negotiations and limiting US military options. Experts say the Strait became the one arena where Washington struggled to assert control, allowing Tehran to exert disproportionate influence over the war's trajectory.
Despite heavy bombing, Iran maintained operational dominance in the region, disrupting global shipping and driving geopolitical pressure.
Author and Middle East expert James Bowden explains why the US could have avoided the Hormuz crisis. Listen in.
