Due to the Iranian regime’s institution of a “toll booth” in the Strait of Hormuz, international commercial tanker and cargo traffic dropped from its prewar levels of 135 ships a day to levels near zero. As a result, Americans have relearned the importance of maritime chokepoints. Since the start of U.S. military operations against Iran on February 28, 2026, Americans are also relearning the importance of having a large U.S. Navy fleet that ensures these strategic maritime chokepoints remain free and open.
Despite the successful destruction of the majority of Iran’s conventional military forces, especially its navy, President Trump demonstrated the importance of maritime chokepoints. He did this by implementing a blockade against all shipping going in and out of Iran, as well as by implementing Project Freedom. According to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Project Freedom brought out 125 million barrels of oil from the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz.
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