Strait Talk: The Thorny Politics of Hormuz The drama unfolding in the Gulf of Oman is a stark reminder that control of critical infrastructure can be a zero sum game.
The Strait of Hormuz, separating Iran from Oman, has become the focal point of an escalating confrontation between the United States and Iran.
President Donald Trump's decision to abandon plans to charge fees for ships passing through the strait is just the latest chapter in this ongoing saga. The significance of the strait cannot be overstated.