A Pointless War: How Iran Hawks Finally Got Their Way
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The Strait of Hormuz is straight out of a storybook. Named for an ancient Persian god, the 24-mile-wide waterway flows between jagged cliffs, inlets that look like a desert version of Scandinavian fjords, and multicolored salt formations. Centuries-old Portuguese castles dot both sides of the straits, and traditional sailboats called dhows still ply the waters, carrying tourists and small wares.
Hormuz, the only connection between the oil-rich Persian Gulf and the wider ocean, is also the artery
Hormuz, the only connection between the oil-rich Persian Gulf and the wider ocean, is also the artery
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