Strait of Tensions: The Economic Sword of U. S. Policy in Iran The latest escalation in the US Iran conflict has taken a new form, with President Trump declaring that Iran is "not ready to make the right deal.
" This development marks a shift from military aggression to economic warfare. Behind the scenes, the US military works tirelessly to ensure the safe passage of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Energy Secretary Chris Wright, over 15 million barrels of oil and products have been transported through the region on a single day, with an average of 8 million barrels per day flowing out over the past seven days.