Strait of No Choice The escalating conflict between Iran and the US has entered a new phase, with both sides targeting critical infrastructure in what can only be described as a game of mutually assured destruction.
The latest developments have seen Iran accuse the US of striking its desalination plants, leaving thousands without access to water. At first glance, this appears to be a classic case of tit for tat.
However, scratch beneath the surface and a more complex web is revealed. The Strait of Hormuz, which separates Iran from Oman, is one of the world's most crucial shipping lanes.