Western Allies Struggle to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Western allies face challenges reopening the Strait of Hormuz after a failed Red Sea mission. Iran has blocked the route since February, raising oil prices.
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Western allies attempting to secure the Strait of Hormuz for energy shipping face a difficult reality following the failed multi-year effort to protect the Red Sea from Yemen's Houthi rebels. The Red Sea experience, which cost billions of dollars and saw the loss of four ships, serves as a cautionary tale for the current crisis in the Strait of Hormuz—a vital artery for 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas now blocked by Iran.
