[MrBuddyCasino]

> This chokepoint means that Iran has had the opportunity to disrupt the world's energy supply.

So this is a war to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, which made Iran close the Strait of Hormuz for the very first time ever, did I get this right.

[rabidonrails]

I'm not sure I understand your argument - you seem to have proven my point.

They always could close the Strait and they eventually did. In this case the US is already energy independent and could absorb the shock.