Iran's latest attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices sharply higher in recent days — a reminder that Tehran can still rattle global energy markets.
But the latest spike also highlights a bigger question facing the Trump administration: Has Iran begun losing its ability to use the strategic waterway as economic leverage over Washington?
Growing oil production, alternative export routes and new shipping patterns suggest Iran's ability to weaponize the Strait of Hormuz may be steadily weakening — even if it can still trigger short-term price shocks.
Vance Rejects Claims Trump-iran Deal Echoes Obama-era Logic As Hawks Raise Alarm
Vice President JD Vance in late June linked global oil supplies directly to negotiations with Iran.
But the latest spike also highlights a bigger question facing the Trump administration: Has Iran begun losing its ability to use the strategic waterway as economic leverage over Washington?
Growing oil production, alternative export routes and new shipping patterns suggest Iran's ability to weaponize the Strait of Hormuz may be steadily weakening — even if it can still trigger short-term price shocks.
Vance Rejects Claims Trump-iran Deal Echoes Obama-era Logic As Hawks Raise Alarm
Vice President JD Vance in late June linked global oil supplies directly to negotiations with Iran.
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