Iran has used asymmetric maritime tactics—mines, small boats, drones and unmanned systems—to keep the Strait effectively closed while avoiding large naval battles. Tehran’s renewed strict control and the U.S. response, including Trump’s defiant rhetoric, underscore how hard it is to reopen commercial lanes without proven demining, independent verification and coordinated multinational security and diplomatic steps. Insurers and shippers expect disruptions to continue until hostilities or the tactical threats are credibly addressed.
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