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As Trump eyes a ground offensive in Iran's Kharg Island to force it to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a lesson learnt by Britain 100 years back should not be overlooked. In 1915-16, Britain undertook an operation, known as the Battle of Gallipoli, to control a key waterway and knock out the Ottoman Empire. It failed miserably and suffered 2,50,000 casualties.

Bab el-Mandeb vs. Hormuz Strait: The sea has been the largest and most effective means of trade for thousands of years. Iran has proven this once again in the 21st century. Following the joint US-Israeli attack, Tehran took a step that is a weak point for the entire world and closed the Strait of Hormuz, also known as the Energy Corridor.