The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most strategically important waterways, carrying a significant share of global oil and gas exports. Questions are growing over how Iran's warnings could affect commercial shipping and regional security.
What options does Tehran have in the Strait? How vulnerable is global maritime traffic? And what could happen if the confrontation escalates further?
France 24's Gavin Lee speaks to Bryan Clark, senior fellow and director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute.
