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CONFLICT● ELEVATEDAug 7 · Aug 7, 2026, 12:28 PM

Iran’s grip on trade is a potent weapon, but it has an expiry date

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Iran can exploit dependence on Hormuz today, but prolonged disruption will erode that leverage

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