Iran's leverage in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is using the Strait of Hormuz as a bargaining chip to pressure the Trump administration to return to the June 17 agreement, by linking the opening of the strait to U.S. compliance with its commitments to lift sanctions, release frozen assets, end the maritime blockade, and withdraw American forces. Tehran indicates that reopening the strait should be conditioned on fulfilling its obligations, and demands the lifting of the blockade, the withdrawal of forces, and compensation for the war. While negotiations with Oman are approaching final stages, they remain tied to the implementation of Tehran's conditions. Iran's stance reflects an internal split between a faction advocating for diplomacy and another preferring to keep leverage cards, amid ongoing tension over control of the strait and guarantees of implementation.
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