Iran's Hormuz Control by 2026: Why Gulf Nations Remain Silent
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Iran's Iron Grip on Strait of Hormuz: How Drones & Mines Halt Global Oil Flow
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News18•12-03-2026, 11:33
Iran's Iron Grip on Strait of Hormuz: How Drones & Mines Halt Global Oil Flow
•Iran effectively controls the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for 20% of global oil and LNG supply, impacting international shipping.
•The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) uses anti-ship missiles (Khalij Fars, Noor, Qader), cheap Shahed-like drones, explosive USVs, fast attack boats, and Kilo-class submarines to deter ships.
•Naval mines, including contact, moored, bottom, and rocket-propelled EM-52 types, are deployed by Iran, making passage extremely risky and costly to clear.
•Lack of insurance coverage for ships due to the conflict, coupled with the threat of attacks, has paralyzed maritime traffic through the strait.
•Gulf countries remain silent due to fear of Iranian missile attacks on their oil installations, while the US faces high costs in countering Iran's inexpensive, unconventional warfare tactics.
