The Strait of Hormuz is now at the centre of Iranian and US calculus

Author: Abdulla Banndar Al-EtaibiPublished on: July 8, 2026Country: Iran

PoliticsWorld / International

The Strait of Hormuz is now at the centre of Iranian and US calculus

On July 7, 2026, two tankers were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz via a passage in Omani waters. Gulf countries condemned the attacks and blamed Iran, prompting the United States to launch strikes on Iranian territory. Tehran retaliated by striking Bahrain and Kuwait, and President Trump declared the US-Iran memorandum of understanding void. Since the war began on February 28, Iran has mined the strait, attacked vessels, and cut traffic by 95%, causing the largest oil supply disruption in modern market history.

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