Only five ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours, a pathetic shadow of the 60 to 120 vessels that normally flow through this vital oil artery every day. That’s roughly five percent of normal traffic, exposing the brutal reality of disrupted global energy supplies months into the conflict.The chokehold stems directly from Iran’s aggression and the war that erupted on February 28, 2026. Despite an April ceasefire, Tehran continues playing dangerous games with blockades and threats, while U.S.-led efforts like Project Freedom push to restore safe passage amid lingering risks from Iranian forces and proxies.Images from the region show armed helicopters, vigilant crews, and heightened military posture in Gulf waters. This is what weakness invites: enemies who test limits and economies that pay the price at the pump. America and its allies must maintain overwhelming strength to deter further chaos and secure these critical sea lanes. Anything less invites more trouble.
