DOMINANT ANGLE
The United States assumes the escalation and claims the role of "guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz, betting on military firmness and a 20% toll to contain Iran despite the surge in oil prices.
Dominant angle identified — does not reflect unanimity of this country’s media
ANALYSIS
The United States government is taking a firm stance on the escalating situation: on July 14, 2026, the US announced the reinstatement of a naval blockade targeting Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, effective Tuesday at 4 pm Eastern Time.
