War in Iran: Can the Iranian regime truly sustain a long-term blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz?

Iran has decreed the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic passage for the global economy. But what is its capacity to block this narrow waterway over time, and is that really its goal? Interview with Dr. Adel Bakawan for 20minutes, written by journalist Anne-Laëtitia Béraud.

4th March 2026