Strait Talk: The Hormuz Crisis Unravels Trump's Bluster The standoff over control of the Hormuz Strait has long been a volatile flashpoint in global politics, with Donald Trump's latest assertion that the US has "total control" over the waterway sparking fresh scrutiny.
On its surface, this pronouncement appears to be another example of the former President's bombastic style, designed to impress and intimidate rather than convey genuine strategic insight.
However, beneath the bluster lies a more complex reality. The Hormuz Strait is a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies, with approximately 20% of all seaborne traded oil passing through its narrow waters.