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The Battle for Hormuz Is Not the War

Commentary from The Atlantic and the Middle East Institute argues that any confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz would not constitute the main war, framing potential fighting around the strategic waterway as secondary to a larger conflict. Analysts suggest closing or contesting the strait would be a side front rather than the decisive campaign, warning against mistaking a skirmish over shipping lanes for the broader confrontation.

Why now: Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are prompting analysts to assess whether a battle there would be the real conflict or only its opening move.

Strait of HormuzThe AtlanticMiddle East InstituteIran

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• The Battle for Hormuz Is Not the War · The Atlantic
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