A Tale of 2 Straits: Global Shippers Prefer Washington’s Version Over Tehran’s
Increasing ‘dark transit’ traffic undermines Iran's claim it controls Hormuz, but an Aug. 18 missile attack undermines U.S. assurances of safe passage.
TL;DR
- The US and Iran have conflicting narratives about control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Tehran insists ships must use its unilateral scheme for access.
- Washington maintains ships are using the UN-authorized southern route under US Navy protection.