https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/that-sucker-is-open-u-s-gains-the-upper-hand-in-the-battle-for-hormuzContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/that-sucker-is-open-u-s-gains-the-upper-hand-in-the-battle-for-hormuzhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/that-sucker-is-open-u-s-gains-the-upper-hand-in-the-battle-for-hormuz#u51910Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:45:34 +0000The US has made significant gains in the battle for the Strait of Hormuz, eroding Iran's leverage over the crucial waterway. Oil flows through the strait have risen, with Gulf oil exports now at two-thirds of pre-war levels. The US military's efforts have led to increased shipping traffic, with some sources indicating that traffic is nearing pre-war levels.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil exports, and control of it has been a key goal for both the US and Iran. The conflict began in late February, with the US aiming to degrade Iran's missil