How Iran is wielding the Strait of Hormuz as leverage
24 Apr 2026, 15:03 GMT
Topic: World
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/how-iran-is-wielding-the-strait-of-hormuz-as-leverage/a-76925896?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
While the US is signaling a desire to negotiate, Iranians are playing for time — counting on the world's dependence on Persian Gulf energy exports and their strongest weapon, the Strait of Hormuz.