Why won't Iran be able to toll the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran is trying to close the Strait of Hormuz, but it won't be able to keep it closed for long.

Imagine you and your friend are playing with a toy bridge between two lakes, that's like the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea. A lot of ships, like the ones carrying oil, go through this bridge every day.

Now, Iran is trying to block the bridge by sending in its navy and using military exercises, kind of like when you and your friend try to push the toy bridge down so no one can use it anymore.

But here's the thing: even if they manage to block some ships at first, there are always more coming. The ships don’t need a lot of space to pass through, just like how you can squeeze through a small gap in the fence to get into the playground.

Also, other countries, like the United States and its friends, might help keep the bridge open, like a bigger kid stepping in to make sure the toy bridge stays up. So Iran can't toll the Strait of Hormuz forever, it's just too busy, and there are always more ships coming!