Quote: “Sea traffic via the Strait of Hormuz was unhindered prior to the conflict, there had not been any issues or animosity towards or from Iran for many years in regard to the Strait and its security or safety.”
While I agree with 97.5% of BL’s assertions above, we must not forget that Iran has over the years picked and chosen which ships to hit with sea/air drones, and which ships to board and impound, alleging this and that, but depending in part on their owner’s nationality.