Blocking Progress: The US Iran Stalemate Over Hormuz The latest escalation between the US and Iran has revived a familiar pattern in international relations: tit for tat provocations that leave both parties entrenched.
Tensions simmer between the two nations over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil trade.
Iran's ability to keep its oil industry running despite the US blockade is a testament to the resourcefulness of the country's officials.