Published Aug 8, 2026, 12:44 PM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source

In risky gamble, Iran bets control over Strait of Hormuz can force Trump to bend

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Tehran believes US munitions shortages and voter discontent over high energy prices give it upper hand, but prolonged war and economic pain could turn its leverage into a liability The post In risky gamble, Iran bets control over Strait of Hormuz can force Trump to bend appeared first on The Times of Israel.