Analysis: Motives behind US Hormuz blockade

An analysis piece examines the strategic motives behind President Donald Trump's decision to impose a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. The report, titled "A desperate move: What is behind Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz?", seeks to unpack the political and military calculations driving the high-stakes action. It comes amid an ongoing standoff where the US has set conditions for talks and Iran has argued time is on its side. The blockade has significantly disrupted global shipping and oil markets, with the IMF warning it has halted global economic growth.