The Strait of Hormuz as a Battleground for Ego and Empire The Strait of Hormuz, a 30 mile wide waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, has become the latest focal point in the escalating tensions between Iran and the United States.
At its center is Donald Trump's bold declaration that he will soon claim this strategic passage as a US territory.
This pronouncement, made with characteristic bravado during a recent media appearance, reflects Trump's long history of conflating national security interests with personal ego driven decisions.