Iran Just Closed the Strait of Hormuz. What Happens Next?

A satellite photograph of the Persian Gulf, with the Strait of Hormuz at its center. The strait is a chokepoint for global oil trade, and Iranian state-run media has announced its closure. (Shutterstock/Best-Backgrounds)

Topic: Naval Warfare, and Oil and Gas

Blog Brand: The Buzz

Region: Middle East

Tags: Iran, Iran War, Naval Blockade, Operation Epic Fury, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and United States

Iran Just Closed the Strait of Hormuz.