Iran threatens Strait of Hormuz disruption amid escalating US tensions

A former British ambassador to Iran and ex-Chair of the UK Joint Intelligence Committee warns that Iran may disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz if it perceives an existential threat from the United States, according to analysis on TRT World. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint through which roughly 20-30% of the world's seaborne oil passes daily. Such disruption would severely impact global energy markets and economies worldwide, particularly affecting American energy prices and strategic interests. The assessment reflects longstanding Iranian strategic doctrine: when threatened, Tehran has historically used maritime pressure in the Gulf as a leverage tool against Western powers.