TY  - BOOK
AU  - TALMADGE Caitlin
TI  - Closing time: assessing the Iranian threat to the Strait of Hormuz 
PY  - 2008///
KW  - PERSIAN GULF
KW  - STRAITS OF HORMUZ
KW  - CHOKEPOINTS
KW  - OIL EXPORTS
KW  - SEA LINES OF COMMUNICATION
N2  - This article considers whether and in what circumstances Iran might close or block the Strait of Hormuz. Located at the mouth of the Persian Gulf the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's great maritime chokepoints through which 90% of all gulf oil exports is carried by tankers. Analysis of open source data suggests Iran has the capacity to close or at least seriously disrupt the Strait. U.S. efforts to reopen the seaway would likely escalate quickly into large scale military operations with costly and complex consequences. Concludes by suggesting some changes in U.S. force structure and defence policy in the region
UR  - file://Lib-svr/SubjectFiles/Korea/F739.pdf
ER  -