Can Iran enforce a restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran says it plans to establish a new restricted zone around the Strait of Hormuz, a global energy chokepoint, after Tehran and Washington traded attacks on ships in the crucial waterway in what experts called a “dangerous escalation”.The two sides have been engaged in on-and-off attacks since a 60-day memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed on June 17, expired last month.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Multipolarity gives middle powers more choices, but fewer guaranteeslist 2 of 3US, Iran engaged in tanker war: Where is the months-long conflict headed?list 3 of 3Iran touts military response as US maintains blockade, hits tankersend of listThe latest escalation started after Iran targeted US warships patrolling and escorting oil tankers trying to evade the Tehran-imposed blockade of the strait. Meanwhile, a US naval blockade of the Iranian ports has drastically restricted its oil and other trade.The MoU, which had ended the months-long military hostility, collapsed after 60 days due to disputes over who had ultimate control over the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has used as leverage in the war against the United States.Oil tankers have become the latest targets in th...