WorldWatch: The US and Iran vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz
The BBC’s Barbara Plett Usher examines the latest tensions between the US and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz. The report focuses on the contest surrounding the key international shipping channel. It considers how the confrontation is developing around the waterway and why the strait matters to international shipping. The segment presents the situation as an ongoing clash between the two countries for influence over this strategic passage.
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BBC News★★★★☆2026-07-14 21:13Original
Watch: The US and Iran vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz
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