A Proxy War by Another Name? The current exchanges between the US and Iran have all the hallmarks of a proxy war: targeted attacks, shifting allegiances, and a struggle for control over strategic waterways.
The dispute centers on the Strait of Hormuz, a 21 mile wide chokepoint between Iran and Oman, where access to this vital trade route is at stake.
The US seeks to keep it open without restriction, while Iran wants to impose a toll or fee from passing vessels.