WSJ: Iran controls Strait of Hormuz operations

The Wall Street Journal reports that Iran maintains effective control over the Strait of Hormuz, with no military operation in the critical waterway possible without Tehran's approval. The report underscores Iran's strategic leverage in the region amid the ongoing U.S. naval blockade. It highlights the operational reality that any significant activity, including enforcement of the blockade, must contend with Iran's ability to monitor and potentially disrupt the strait. This assessment comes as the U.S.-Iran conflict continues to threaten global shipping lanes.