How to get through the Strait of Hormuz

“The United States has been at war with Iran since February 28th. And for a month and a half, Iran’s main leverage over the U.S. has been their control over the Strait of Hormuz — a key global shipping route.”

“Recently they’ve insinuated that one part of the Strait — the part near Oman — is not safe. Which means that captains had to go right by Iran’s shores to get through the Strait … effectively creating a chokepoint for the global economy.”

“On today’s show, a source inside Iran tells us how ships had been getting through the strait, and how the tollbooth Iran set up works. We ask what this means for the global economy and the ships caught in the middle.”

“Iran has attacked ships that try to pass without approval. They have effectively funneled traffic into their own territory by insinuating that the waters near Oman are unsafe, allowing them to monitor every vessel.”

“What does this all mean for the global economy? We look at the immense leverage Iran gains by controlling a key shipping route and forcing the world's most vital energy supplies through a specific, narrow chokepoint.”