Strait of Consequences: The Latest Escalation in US Iran Relations The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran is a stark reminder that security and self interest remain the primary drivers of international relations.
The revocation of the license authorizing the sale of Iranian oil is the latest salvo in an increasingly tense standoff between two nations with fundamentally opposed interests.
At its core, this dispute centers on control – who dictates the flow of energy resources through critical waterways?