The Strait of Hormuz Should Not Be a U.S. Problem

The Strait of Hormuz Should Not Be a U.S. Problem

In his recent speech, President Trump suggested that he may end military action against Iran without the United States securing the opening of the Hormuz strait through direct military action. This strait, through which passed much oil designated for European and Asian countries, does not directly impact the United States, which has enormous oil reserves that are not sent through Hormuz. Other countries are more directly impacted by Iran’s illeg…