Le Monde | How the United States and Iran contribute to the "double blockade" of the Strait of Hormuz
Oil tankers and cargo ships anchored in the port of Fujairah, Gulf of Oman, UAE, Middle East. Source: Alamy
Louis Borer, Senior Analyst at Risk Intelligence, shared his perspective in a recent Le Monde article on the escalating situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
11 May 2026
The original article was published on 05 May 2026 on Le Monde’s website.
Borer explains that the Strait of Hormuz is no longer facing a simple blockade, but a “double selective blockage” shaped by both Iranian and US actions.
He notes that Iran continues to treat the strait as de facto under its control, requiring coordination for passage, while the United States is intercepting vessels before they reach the strait.
According to Borer, the situation has become a “graded matrix” where the level of risk for ships depends on factors such as flag, ownership, cargo, and recent port calls.
Read the full article in French on Le Monde (behind paywall)
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