11. May 2026

Dr. Moritz Brake in an interview with the Münchner Merkur Dr. Moritz Brake in an interview with the Münchner Merkur

On May 8, Dr. Moritz Brake gave an interview to the Münchner Merkur regarding the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Dr. Moritz Brake im Interview mit dem Münchner Merkur
Dr. Moritz Brake im Interview mit dem Münchner Merkur © Münchner Merkur
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Moritz Brake warns against underestimating the situation in the Strait of Hormuz: Iran could continue to inflict significant damage despite military attacks, for example through missiles, drones, or sea mines. He emphasizes that even a small number of mines could be enough to effectively paralyze this vital trade route and severely disrupt global oil trade. Furthermore, Brake considers a quick military solution unrealistic because securing the strait permanently would be extremely difficult. In his view, absolute security cannot be achieved there.

You can read the full interview with Dr. Moritz Brake here.

Dr. Moritz Brake is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Advanced Security, Strategic and Integration Studies (CASSIS).

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