US keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is ‘a massive force problem’
US keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is ‘a massive force problem’
Former NATO analyst Patrick Bury says President Trump’s push for a naval blockade on Iran and a 20% tariff on cargo in the Strait of Hormuz would require a huge military operation. He argues Iran retains an asymmetric advantage in the strait.
Published On 13 Jul 2026