Western Allies Struggle to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

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.