What might lead the Iranians to try to close the Strait of Hormuz?
An Iranian attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz could result from any number of circumstances. However, some plausible scenarios are: • Iran goes first o Planned, methodical attack: new leadership engages the U.S. based on ideological grounds o Rushed attack: response to sanctions or because of IRGC entrepreneurship • Iran goes second o Delayed, methodical attack: deferred calculated response to U.S. or Israeli attack o Rushed attack: immediate response to U.S.
