Amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and reports of incidents involving oil tankers and maritime surveillance equipment, questions are mounting over who really controls the strategic waterway.
Military and strategic affairs analyst Ali Hamie argues that Iran retains full control over the Strait, while US attempts to assert its authority from a distance have failed to change the situation. He notes that vessels must comply with the maritime arrangements agreed upon by Iran and Oman to ensure safe passage.
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