The United States and Israel initiated a war against Iran in February 2026. Since then, the warring sides have oscillated between strikes, a fragile ceasefire, and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz.
Open hostilities resumed in mid-July, with the Houthis in Yemen threatening Saudi shipping through the Bab al-Mandab, raising the risk to shipping through that critical waterway.
War on the Rocks and the Royal United Services Institute are presenting a dialogue on the Strait of Hormuz and the future of free navigation, exploring the consequences of the present conflict for the Middle East and other maritime routes.
