Hormuz, the Breaking Point of the War Between the United States and Iran
Hormuz, the Breaking Point of the War Between the United States and Iran By Paolo Falconio The war between the United States and Iran is entering a phase in which the issue is no longer simply determining who can strike harder, but understanding how far the escalation can go before it turns into an uncontrollable regional crisis. The latest reports mark a further escalation. The explosions on Kharg Island, one of Iran’s main oil terminals, reported by international media, carry implications that go far beyond the immediate military objective. Striking the Kharg area means targeting one of the key nodes through which Iran channels an essential share of its energy exports onto international markets. The war is therefore moving directly into the architecture of the global energy system. But the true center of gravity of the conflict remains the Strait of Hormuz. Here, the military and economic dimensions coincide. Hormuz is not simply a maritime passage: it is one of the principal arterie...