The Strait of Hormuz's New Normal: A Recipe for Endless Conflict The latest missile strikes and counter strikes in the Middle East have brought a disturbing sense of déjà vu to the region.
Jordan intercepted Iranian missiles on Wednesday, followed by US military action against militias in Iraq with Saudi Arabia's backing, underscoring the entrenched nature of this conflict.
At its core, this ongoing crisis is about control – not just of the Strait of Hormuz, which accounts for nearly 20% of the world's oil exports, but also of the regional landscape itself.