Iran’s leverage over US in Strait of Hormuz waning, expert says
Iran’s ability to pressure the US via the Strait of Hormuz has diminished and its military system has collapsed, according to analyst Jafar Al-Hashemi.
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AIIranian affairs specialist Jafar Al-Hashemi said Iran’s leverage to pressure the United States through the Strait of Hormuz has eroded, and its military system has collapsed.
Speaking in an interview with Al Arabiya FM, Al-Hashemi added that technical efforts have created a new passage in the Strait of Hormuz beyond Iran’s control, strengthening the US position and weakening Iran’s.
He noted that for the past decade, Iranian officials have claimed their regime could defend itself if attacked, but recent sanctions have instead impacted ordinary Iranians.
Iran has previously sought to pressure the US by attempting to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, even proposing transit fees as a condition for returning to negotiations. The US has rejected these demands, and there are no signs of a resolution to the ongoing standoff.
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