Bryan Clark appears on CNN to discuss Iran’s strategy of using the Strait of Hormuz against the West. He explores potential solutions for protecting tanker traffic through the strait, including naval escorts and coordinated defenses. Clark notes that securing these critical shipping routes should be a collective allied effort, as disruptions affect the global market, not just a single country.
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US sailors conduct routine maintenance on a jet blast deflector on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz on July 9, 2025. (US Navy)