RSS SubscribeHow to Start World War III and Spike Oil Prices: Iran Decides to Close the Strait of Hormuz
By Harrison Kass – 19FortyFive
Iran has periodically threatened to “close” or disrupt the Strait of Hormuz.
This rhetoric surged as recently as January 2026 amid growing tensions with the United States.
The Strait is a global economic pressure point, a narrow maritime chokepoint linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman/Arabian Sea. Closing the Strait would have significant ramifications.
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