Despite political claims of an open waterway, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed as Iranian sea mines and a US naval blockade interdict commercial shipping. This operational gridlock forces a standoff between President Trump and Iranian leadership, while European allies express growing concern over the impact on global energy security.

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