Retired vice admiral on whether the U.S. can control the Strait of Hormuz

• • The U.S. Navy can maintain a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz but faces high costs and risks.


• • Iranian attacks using mines, missiles, and drones have significantly disrupted global oil transit.


• • Military pressure is being used alongside diplomacy to attempt to reopen the waterway.

Context
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime chokepoint for global oil transit. Recent tensions and strikes have caused shipping traffic to drop to multi-month lows.

Christian Perspective
The instability in the Middle East reflects the ongoing chaos resulting from foreign interests dictating American foreign policy. Christian leaders should prioritize the protection of American lives and resources over the interests of regional actors. True peace comes through strength and the upholding of order rather than through endless diplomatic concessions to hostile regimes.

Implications
Continued maritime instability threatens the American economy and increases costs for families. Prioritizing globalist maritime security over domestic stability undermines the American way of life. Protecting our economic sovereignty is