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CONFLICT● ELEVATEDJul 9 · Jul 9, 2026, 7:51 AM

Is the Strait of Hormuz still Iran's trump card?

DW News [en]

Iran's latest attacks show it can easily disrupt shipping, energy markets and draw in Gulf neighbors. DW asks how much leverage Tehran really has over Washington and if its high-risk strategy could backfire.

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