The vague language of the US-Iran MoU made the present escalation in the Strait of Hormuz all but inevitable.
OPINIONOPINION, Iran’s grip on trade is a potent weapon, but it has an expiry dateIran can exploit dependence on Hormuz today, but prolonged disruption will erode that leverageOpinion by Mohammad Reza FarzaneganMohammad Reza FarzaneganPublished On 7 Aug 20267 Aug 2026quotes
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