Iran proved it can close the Strait of Hormuz, but the U.S. is advertising very loudly that the world’s top superpower can at least punch open a hole

The Strait of Hormuz remains a geopolitical flashpoint — Iran still can disrupt a key oil chokepoint, keeping global markets on edge.
U.S. officials say they’ve been quietly escorting tankers and moving large volumes of oil (Trump called it a “secret mission” that put more than 100 million barrels back on the market) to ease shortages.
Fighting and rival routes continue: U.S. forces and Iran’s IRGC exchange fire, tankers rely on protected coastal lanes and ship‑to‑ship transfers, and Kuwait has begun exporting again.