Why is it so difficult to open the Strait of Hormuz? https://muku.dk/videos/watch/5e790a6f-227f-42ad-9a71-30bcde80383c It will be dangerous to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump is visibly frustrated about the situation. He can't end the war before the strait is opened, and he can't open it without a major escalation. In this video, I discuss what it would take and why America's European allies are so reluctant to get involved. Get bonus videos and support the channel: https://www.logicofwar.com. 00:00 Intro 00:31 The Strait of Hormuz 01:01 Iran’s fees for passage 02:44 Trump’s dilemma 03:58 Why reopening the strait is so difficult 05:10 Sea Control and Sea Denial 05:48 Can Ukrainian drones help? 07:02 Europeans getting involved 09:44 Escalation seems likely New intro music by Mads Granum. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:23:07 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://muku.dk Why is it so difficult to open the Strait of Hormuz? https://muku.dk/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://muku.dk/videos/watch/5e790a6f-227f-42ad-9a71-30bcde80383c All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://muku.dk/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder. <![CDATA[Why is it so difficult to open the Strait of Hormuz? - Eggs now in different baskets.]]> https://muku.dk/w/cEC7fJ9sWAjxjU227MUwT7;threadId=12225 https://muku.dk/w/cEC7fJ9sWAjxjU227MUwT7;threadId=12225 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:01:26 GMT @anderspuck I was watching a Times Radio Frontline program with Philip Ingram a couple of days ago.

He pointed out that during his time as a NATO planner it was given when discussing Iran that the regime would close the Straits of Hormuz as soon as it was attacked.

This makes the Trump regime's decision to attack Iran even more incomprehensible.

This is why the agreement signed by Obama, (that Trump withdrew from in 2018) restricting Iran's nuclear ambitions was so important.

]]> Eggs now in different baskets. <![CDATA[Why is it so difficult to open the Strait of Hormuz? - Anders C. Madsen]]> https://muku.dk/w/cEC7fJ9sWAjxjU227MUwT7;threadId=12220 https://muku.dk/w/cEC7fJ9sWAjxjU227MUwT7;threadId=12220 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:27:36 GMT @lindarosesmit@mastodon.social it's probably not that simple - Anders touches on the possible issues around 08:25. Iran has the rest of the world by the reproductive organs at the moment, and even if the US/Israeli attacks stopped, Iran could easily try to use the leverage they already have, rather than just shrugging and go "oh well - back to normal".

]]> Anders C. Madsen <![CDATA[Why is it so difficult to open the Strait of Hormuz? - Osma A 🇫🇮🇺🇦]]> https://muku.dk/w/cEC7fJ9sWAjxjU227MUwT7;threadId=12222 https://muku.dk/w/cEC7fJ9sWAjxjU227MUwT7;threadId=12222 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:59:50 GMT Well laid out argument. It's much easier to deny safe access than to guarantee that safety. @anderspuck @wartalk

]]> Osma A 🇫🇮🇺🇦 <![CDATA[Why is it so difficult to open the Strait of Hormuz? - Hermannus Stegeman]]> https://muku.dk/w/cEC7fJ9sWAjxjU227MUwT7;threadId=12220 https://muku.dk/w/cEC7fJ9sWAjxjU227MUwT7;threadId=12220 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:57:14 GMT @lindarosesmit @anderspuck and it is already partially open

]]> Hermannus Stegeman <![CDATA[Why is it so difficult to open the Strait of Hormuz? - Linda Rose Smit]]> https://muku.dk/w/cEC7fJ9sWAjxjU227MUwT7;threadId=12220 https://muku.dk/w/cEC7fJ9sWAjxjU227MUwT7;threadId=12220 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:49:27 GMT @anderspuck its not so difficult. Stop bombing.

]]> Linda Rose Smit <![CDATA[Why is it so difficult to open the Strait of Hormuz? - Derick Rethans]]> https://muku.dk/w/cEC7fJ9sWAjxjU227MUwT7;threadId=12219 https://muku.dk/w/cEC7fJ9sWAjxjU227MUwT7;threadId=12219 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:46:23 GMT @anderspuck I very much value your excellent analysis on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and now this stupid action in Iran.

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