Iran has always tried to provide itself with the necessary means to close the Strait of Hormuz, choking off the flow of hydrocarbons from the Persian Gulf. Given the disparity of means in relation to the United States, it has recovered the concepts defended by the Jeuna École, with which Paris intended to confront the unbeatable Royal Navy of that time. A bet that makes a lot of sense that could put the almighty US Navy in serious trouble. The way to confront a problem always depends on the resources one has and the capabilities of the enemy; Countries always aspire to improve their military arsenals, however, this often collides with the spending ceiling of the Ministry of Finance and with economic crises that make such expectations unviable. In this context in which countries have to adjust to their reality and their budgets, the concept of Jeune École remains valid.
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