A War of Intelligence: How Iran Uses the Strait of Hormuz as a Weapon”

In this analysis, we explore how Iran has transformed the strategic maritime corridor of the Strait of Hormuz into a powerful geopolitical leverage point amid rising tensions with the United States and Israel. Once a vital artery for roughly 20% of the world’s oil and gas shipments, the Strait has become the center of global attention as Tehran asserts control, restricting access and using its position to influence diplomatic negotiations, economic pressure, and wartime strategy.