# Brouillette: Strait Control Is Iran’s ‘Nuclear Weapon’

https://mins.news/en/video/19237

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-08-11 14:41 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQULCOebYEs

> Former US Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette says Iran’s ability to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz gives Tehran significant leverage. He characterizes control of the waterway as “in fact, a nuclear weapon.” Brouillette says traffic remains below normal levels despite President Donald Trump’s claim that the strait is open. He warns that a prolonged disruption could raise the floor for oil prices by adding a risk premium.

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