STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR V. STRAIT OF HORMUZ
Iran has taught every anti-Western nation how to stop world commerce.
The Strait of Gibraltar is significantly narrower than the Strait of Hormuz. At its narrowest point ferries cross between Europe to North Africa. in 34 minutes.
Narrowest point: About 14.2 km (8.8 miles) between Point Marroquí in Spain and Point Cires in Morocco Wikipedia+1.
Western opening: Around 26–27 miles (43–43 km) between the capes of Trafalgar (north) and Spartel (south) Britannica+1.
Eastern opening: About 14 miles (23 km) between the Pillars of Heracles — the Rock of Gibraltar to the north and Mount Hacho (near Ceuta) or Jebel Moussa to the south
THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS A LOT WIDERThe Strait of Hormuz is approximately 35 to 60 miles (55 to 95 km) wide.
Nearly everything which comes out of the Suez Canal heads out to the Atlantic via Gibraltar.
This ship traffic is significant when compared to Hormuz.
SO, WHAT HAPPENS IF AN ANTI-WESTERN ALLIANCE CHOOSES TO TARGET THE STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
There needs to be an Iron Dome over Gibraltar. There needs to be a strong navy defense. It will take very little to close the Strait of Gibraltar with a military strike. The impact to maritime services will be significant as everyone will have to go the long war around with the Mediterranean being closed.
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