A focal point of the Iran war is increasingly about who controls the Strait of Hormuz — a waterway that for decades was a relatively safe transit route for Middle East oil and natural gas supplies.

Iran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global shipping routes. Traffic normalization by August 31 at 18.5% YES.

Iran reaffirms control over the Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions. Normal traffic by August 31 at 17.5% YES.