How Iran Is Holding the Strait of Hormuz Hostage | WSJ (Level 1)

Iran is in a war. It is using weapons to stop ships in a small body of water. This place is called the Strait of Hormuz. It is very important for the whole world. Many ships use this water to move oil. Iran has many weapons near the water. They have drones, small boats, and bombs in the sea. Because of this danger, ships cannot pass safely. This is a big problem. About a quarter of the world's oil comes from this area. Now, oil prices are going up everywhere. The United States wants to fix this problem. The US military is trying to destroy Iran's weapons. They want to make the water safe again. They are also sharing emergency oil to help lower prices. But Iran wants the US to leave the area. The war is still happening, and no one knows when it will end.