Published: Mar 12, 2026, 19:15 IST | Updated: Mar 12, 2026, 19:15 IST
As the US–Iran war 2026 escalates, Iran’s strategy of threatening or disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has become a major challenge for Washington. The narrow waterway carries nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply, making it one of the most critical energy chokepoints globally.