The Folly of Seizing Kharg Island (warontherocks.com)

• Iran shows no signs of vulnerability or internal destabilization.
• Control over the Strait of Hormuz is Iran's key leverage.
• The closure endangers global energy security and supply chains.

"The war with Iran is into its fifth week, and despite much of its military power being destroyed by U.S. and Israeli strikes, Tehran has yet to give in. Iran's confidence stems from its control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy chokepoint. The IRGC has closed the strait, threatening global energy supplies and production chains."