The Nightmare Scenario in the Middle East

The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important chokepoint. Roughly $2 billion in oil passes through there on a daily basis, plus a fifth of the world's liquified natural gas trade. However, Iran sits just north of it and could shut down shipping along the route at a moment's notice. This video examines why Iran might try such an action, how the world would respond, and whether a military solution is feasible.

0:00 The Strait of Hormuz: The World's Weak Point
2:08 Dangerous Geography
13:33 Faultlines
19:17 Why Not War?
24:06 Why a War May Begin Anyway
36:11 The Shutdown
42:55 The Damage
52:15 A Naval Intervention
58:33 Naval Warfare Is Not an Easy Button
1:06:04 Invasion
1:18:07 Creating a Safe Corridor
1:29:18 The Silver Lining
1:32:07 Outro