Iran’s Hormuz leverage wanes as U.S. economic squeeze bites
U.S. sanctions and a naval blockade are cutting Iran’s oil revenue and foreign currency access, while mediators discuss a formula to ease the standoff.
- Six months after a conflict that rattled markets, Washington's "one-two punch" of naval blockades and sanctions is eroding Iran's leverage over the Strait of Hormuz as talks continue.
- Tehran anticipated that disrupting shipping through Hormuz would trigger a global economic shock and force Washington to compromise, but energy markets adjusted and alternative supplies continued flowing.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the strategy as a "one-two punch" combining blockade with "the toughest sanctions in history," while analyst Arash Azizi noted Iran cannot fully close the strait.
- While economic strain raises risks of unrest, researcher Burcu Ozcelik noted a "wartime mentality" maintains public support for the regime despite mounting hardship and import shortages.
- Former U.S. negotiator Dennis Ross suggested Iran could retain rights to charge for legitimate security services through the strait, allowing both sides to claim victory without capitulation.
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By Samia Nakhoul ISTANBUL, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Six months after a conflict that rattled markets and pushed the Gulf to the brink of a wider war, the tide may be turning against Iran as Washington unleashes an unprecedented economic offensive to achieve what military force could not. After years of surviving sanctions, Tehran is now confronting one of the harshest squeezes in the Islamic Republic's history, according to Iranian insiders and region…
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By Samia NakhoulISTANBUL, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Six months after a conflict that rattled markets and pushed the Gulf to the brink of a wider war, the tide may be turning against Iran as Washington unleashes an unprecedented economic offensive to achieve what military force could not.
Analysis-Iran’s Hormuz leverage wanes as US economic squeeze bites
By Samia Nakhoul ISTANBUL, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Six months after a conflict that rattled markets and pushed the Gulf to the brink of a wider war, the tide may be turning against Iran as Washington unleashes an unprecedented economic offensive to achieve ...
US hopes difficulties will force Iran to unblock passage through the Strait of Hormuz
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