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How Iran is wielding the Strait of Hormuz as leverage

As of April 2026, stalled diplomatic talks between the US and Iran have led Tehran to leverage its control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for Persian Gulf oil and gas exports, to demand concessions including sanctions relief and protections for its nuclear program. Experts assess Iran holds a strong strategic advantage in the standoff, with time working in its favor as domestic economic pressure over the conflict mounts in the US.

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US-Iran diplomatic talksStrait of Hormuz leverageIranian nuclear programPersian Gulf energy exportsglobal oil supplysanctions reliefgeopolitical standoffasymmetrical warfareoil shipping chokepoint

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