In this geopolitical analysis video, the channel Prime Update examines how Iran strategically outmaneuvered the U.S. in the 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis—not through direct military victory, but via years of quiet preparation in area-denial tactics, mining, drones, and diplomatic ties with regional neutrals. Despite U.S. strikes, Iran disrupted global oil flows, inflicted significant aircraft and base damage (contributing to $29–50 billion in costs), while China benefited from pre-built reserves and leverage, exposing vulnerabilities in American assumptions about overwhelming superiority.
