Strait of Hormuz: A Flashpoint in a Fading Proxy War The latest developments in the Oman Iran talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz have sparked cautious optimism, but beneath the surface lies a complex web of geopolitical interests that threaten to upend any fragile agreements.
The resumption of US air strikes against Iran has put pressure on both countries to find a mutually acceptable solution. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping route and a linchpin of global energy markets.
It's also a testing ground for the proxy wars that have come to define the Middle East.