How Iran defied Trump threats to emerge as Strait of Hormuz gatekeeper
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Source: Al Jazeera
Published: 2026-03-18 22:17 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Defence, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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As United States President Donald Trump tries to build a coalition of navies willing to open the Strait of Hormuz, some countries are negotiating safe passage directly with Iran, underscoring a new de facto reality, analysts say: Regardless of military results, Tehran is calling the shots on who gets to use the world’s most important energy waterway.
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