US Strategist Warns of Rising Tensions in Middle East: Hormuz Strait at Center of Global Power Struggle. In a candid interview, Scott Bessent, a seasoned US strategist, has made a bold claim, stating that the United States has 'absolute control' over the strategic Hormuz Strait. Located at the crossroads of the Middle East, the Hormuz Strait is a critical waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, and is a vital artery for global oil supplies. Bessent's comments come as tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate, with the US imposing sanctions on Iranian oil exports in a bid to strangle the country's economy. However, Bessent is also calling on China to play a more active role in diplomacy to reopen the strait, which has been closed to Chinese shipping due to US sanctions. As the US, Iran, and China engage in a high-stakes game of geopolitics, the Hormuz Strait remains a flashpoint that could have far-reaching consequences for global energy markets and international relations.
Scott Bessent says US has 'absolute control' of Hormuz, but calls on China to 'step up' with diplomacy to reopen strait.
