The latest Readers Speak poll suggests that readers believe the Strait of Hormuz would be best served through international oversight rather than unilateral or purely regional management. Across both audiences, “International body” emerged as the preferred option by a clear margin. The results indicate that readers place greater confidence in internationally recognised governance than in exclusive national or regional control of one of the world’s most strategically important shipping corridors. International oversight receives the strongest support The winning response in both polls was “International body.” The outcome suggests that readers believe an internationally recognised framework would provide the most effective basis for overseeing the Strait of Hormuz. The preference may reflect the importance of maintaining confidence in a waterway that plays a critical role in global maritime trade. Rather than favouring a single state or a limited regional arrangement, participants appear to support a broader governance model. National control divides opinion The second most supported option differed between the two audiences. Website readers showed greater support for Iran , while LinkedIn participants placed Shared governance ahead of unilateral control. Although neither option challenged the leading result, the difference highlights two distinct perspectives on how responsibility for the Strait of Hormuz should be organised. Limited support for a regional solution The Gulf states option received the least support overall. The result suggests that readers are less convinced by a governance model based solely on regional participation. Instead, the poll points towards a preference for either broader international involvement or alternative governance arrangements. A preference for broader oversight Taken together, the results reveal a consistent trend. Readers did not favour exclusive national control or a regional-only framework. Instea