What I do know, is that the straight of Hormuz is narrow, close to Iranian shore which is mountainous and provides cover.

If they start taking pot shots at oil tankers, the straight will effectively be closed.

I did inhale.

..."how closed?", "for how long?", and "what else will the western forces take the opportunity to hit if they move to close Hormuz?". It's simple to say that the Iranians can close Hormuz, but the reality is that they can't keep it closed in the face of determined opposition, and if they play that card they very likely lose all progress to date on the nuclear file. Given that this would allow them to double down on weaponization, they may think this is a worthwhile exchange but it's worth keeping in mind that forces are frequently more strategically useful when not committed to battle.

"In combat one should be very suspicious of painless moral choices. When you are confronted with a seemingly painless moral choice, the odds are that you haven't looked deeply enough." ~ Karl Marlantes

... that we would take the opportunity to pull down quite a few assets and essentials should we need to open the Straight ... Iran is more isolated by the day, it seems ... Hormuz wouldn't be closed for long and a high price exacted ... I don't believe them to be that irrational ...

...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-802

Very interesting read so far.

deliver theu Pakistan or go north thru the Caspian Sea.

to embargo Iranian oil, they already will be in a state of collapse.

Comes a point when people say fuck it and spread the misery.

I did inhale.

...putting their assets under threat of being taken out.

"In combat one should be very suspicious of painless moral choices. When you are confronted with a seemingly painless moral choice, the odds are that you haven't looked deeply enough." ~ Karl Marlantes