Iran Risks Peace Talks With U.S. to Maintain Leverage Over Strait

North America World Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:34:37 GMT High confidence — 76/100

Iran sees its control over the Strait of Hormuz as critical leverage in peace talks with the United States.
It seems willing to risk the cease-fire to maintain that power.

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Iran sees its control over the Strait of Hormuz as critical leverage in peace talks with the United States.
It seems willing to risk the cease-fire to maintain that power.

Sources: NYT World