No country appears willing to try and open the strait by force while fighting rages and Iran can target vessels with anti-ship missiles, drones, attack craft and mines.
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ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Seize Qeshm Island, where Iran hides its anti-ship missiles and mines.
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