Attempting to run the Strait of Hormuz is now considered a "suicide dash" for the U.S. Navy due to Iran's advanced anti-ship missiles and drones. The U.S. Fifth Fleet has moved its ships out of the Persian Gulf to stay beyond the 1,000-kilometer range of Iranian strikes. This shift signals the end of American imperial dominance by sea power, as even second-tier nations can now effectively block strategic waterways.


