Council on Foreign Relations 94d ago

“It has long been known that the Strait of Hormuz is a really important chokepoint, and it’s been a major reason why U.S. officials haven’t wanted to fight a war against Iran in the past,” says CFR expert Edward Fishman. Fishman argues that given the surge in oil prices caused by the strait’s closure, the U.S. is left with two choices: to make a deal with Iran or to force the strait open through military escalation—an option that might necessitate boots on the ground. Subscribe to our channel: https://goo.gl/WCYsH7 This work represents the views and opinions solely of the author. The Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher, and takes no institutional positions on matters of policy. Visit the CFR website: http://www.cfr.org Follow CFR on X: http://www.twitter.com/cfr_org Follow CFR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilonforeignrelations/