Amid rising tensions in West Asia, the Strait of Hormuz has become the center of a dangerous geopolitical confrontation.
In this episode, former British diplomat Alastair Crooke explores the uncertainty surrounding its reopening, the fragile negotiations between Iran and Oman, and the growing involvement of regional actors, including Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Iraq, and Pakistan.
As military pressure, economic vulnerabilities, and competing alliances reshape the region, the possibility of a wider conflict looms over one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.