The management of strategic routes through maritime straits in light of the conflict of 28 February 2026

Author: Christophe RÉVEILLARD

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Abstract

Global trade is marked by geographical barriers known as straits, which are particularly notable for their dual function of both separating and connecting. The conflict between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran on the other reveals the strategic and tactical choices imposed on the belligerents by the straits. This article posits the hypothesis that Tehran controls many of the essential elements of the strategic management of the Strait of Hormuz.

Keywords: Blockade, Canals, Conflict, Strait, United States, Hydrocarbons, Iran, Maritime Expansion, Hormuz, Strategic Routes