How Iran is wielding the Strait of Hormuz as leverage
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 11:03 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle
Iran is using its control over the Strait of Hormuz as a means of exerting pressure on the international community, particularly the US. This move comes as tensions between the two countries remain high.
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