Jul
31
2026
A new cartoon by Emad Hajjaj illustrates Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb Strait as its most potent weapon. The image renders a large camouflaged missile launcher bearing Iranian flags and marked with the two straits, each valve labeled closed. The work responds to ongoing concerns about potential disruptions to global oil shipments through these critical waterways in the Middle East. It emphasizes how Tehran could leverage geographic position to pressure adversaries without direct military engagement. The visual underscores the strategic importance of these passages amid heightened regional tensions.
