Iran leans on Strait of Hormuz as bargaining chip in US standoff
Tehran sees the Strait of Hormuz as its chief bargaining chip in any peace talks with Washington, but using the strategic waterway as leverage entails significant risks for the Islamic Republic.
Iran is banking on the Strait of Hormuz as its main card in any peace negotiations with the United States. Using the waterway as leverage, however, is not without risk for the Islamic Republic.