A War Neither America Nor Iran Can Win The Strait of Hormuz has become a symbol of the conflict between Washington and Tehran, but this is more than just a dispute over waterway access.
It's a battle for influence that goes far beyond the strait's strategic importance. The United States and Iran have been trading military strikes, each convinced it holds the upper hand.
However, beneath the surface lies a game of chicken, with both nations refusing to yield despite mounting costs. The 2019 memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran was always fragile.