Iran is Insisting the Strait of Hormuz Will Never Go Back to Being International Waters the Way It Was Before Trump's War, and Iran Will Exercise Some Control Over It. Trump May Have to Concede
Iran has insisted on some measure of control, saying the strait will not go back to being an open international waterway as it was before the war. Despite
thousands of U.S. strikes, Iran can still fire drones and missiles at vessels, giving it a chokehold over commercial shipping.
Cohen said yielding ground to Iran would be difficult for the president, even if the conflict keeps
gasoline prices elevated and poses problems for Republicans in November's midterm elections.
But David Schenker, a former State Department official in the first Trump administration, said the increasing economic pressure may actually prompt Trump to compromise on the strait, even if it's likely to have profound implications on global trade.
To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise. Any concession would be tough for the Re...
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