How Iran Controls the Strait of Hormuz With These Islands | WSJ
The Wall Street Journal·2026-04-01 15:06
Iran’s fortifications on small islands near the Strait of Hormuz boost its power to control the key waterway. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday explains the challenges of reopening shipping there by force. Chapters: 0:00 Iran’s islands around the Strait of Hormuz 0:28 Kharg Island 1:23 Three disputed islands 2:24 U.S. strategy News Explainers Some days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense ...