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Nearly six months into the conflict, the Strait of Hormuz has become one of the world’s most closely watched waterways. Rather than physically closing the strait, Iran has disrupted commercial shipping with drones and cruise missiles, raising risks for a route that carries around 20% of global energy trade. According to CNN analysis by former White House Middle East coordinator Brett McGurk, the tactic may offer Tehran a short-term advantage but could undermine its long-term influence.


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Nearly six months into the conflict, the Strait of Hormuz has become one of the world’s most closely watched waterways.

Rather than physically closing the strait, Iran has disrupted commercial shipping with drones and cruise missiles, raising risks for a route that carries around 20% of global energy trade.

According to CNN analysis by former White House Middle East coordinator Brett McGurk, the tactic may offer Tehran a short-term advantage but could undermine its long-term influence.
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