How Iran Controls the Strait of Hormuz With These Islands | WSJ

Iran’s fortifications on small islands near the Strait of Hormuz boost its power to control the key waterway. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday explains the challenges of reopening shipping there by force. Chapters: 0:00 Iran’s islands around the Strait of Hormuz 0:28 Kharg Island 1:23 Three disputed islands 2:24 U.S. strategy News Explainers Some days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news. #Iran #Trump #WSJ