On November 14, a deceptive calm was shattered in the Strait of Hormuz. The Revolutionary Guards intercepted a commercial vessel, seized its fuel… before releasing everything five days later. It was the first incident of its kind since July 2024. Why now?
An in-depth analysis of this situation is provided by Admiral James Foggo and Matt Reisener of the Center for Maritime Strategy for the Jerusalem Strategic Tribune.
Why Did Iran Seize a Ship in the Strait of Hormuz?
by
December 2025
Recent Articles
Iran: Survive… and Threaten the World?
If the Iranian regime survives, the threat will not disappear; it will evolve, warns Colonel (ret.) Dr. Eran Lerman.The former deputy national security adviser of Israel and vice president of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security stresses that diplomacy remains necessary, but it cannot succeed without real pressure. In his view, the objective must […]
How Sanctions Can Cripple Russia’s War Machine
Sanctions against Russia are not foredoomed to failure. If the United States wants sanctions to weaken Russia’s war machine, Washington must stop waiting for existing measures to magically change the Kremlin’s behavior. The Trump administration must start closing loopholes, enforcing restrictions, and targeting the revenue streams that finance the war. For Russia, economic pain does […]
When the Iran War Ends, Keep Expectations Modest
There is no telling when and how the current war pitting the United States and Israel against Iran will end. Whether it ends with a negotiated settlement, a devastating use of military force, or something in between, both Washington and Jerusalem will have reasons to pay close attention to Iran for years after. As they […]
