The Strait of Hormuz has always been one of the most strategically sensitive waterways on Earth. For decades, analysts warned that any serious disruption here could send shockwaves through the global economy. That scenario has now unfolded—and the response has been swift, forceful, and unprecedented.

In recent developments, the United States has launched a series of powerful airstrikes targeting Iran’s coastal missile infrastructure. At the center of this campaign is the deployment of a new class of bunker-busting bomb, reportedly the GBU-72, designed specifically to destroy hardened underground facilities.

These strikes mark a potential turning point. The U.S. is not merely reacting—it is attempting to fundamentally reshape the battlefield and force the Strait open. But has Iran truly lost control? Or is this just the beginning of a more dangerous phase?

To understand the scale of what is happening, one must first grasp the importance of the Strait of Hormuz.

Roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes through this narrow corridor each day. At its narrowest, the Strait is only about 34 kilometers wide, with shipping lanes even tighter. This makes it both