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Trump talks Strait to Iran “NO DEAL, NO CASH”
1. Aggressive Stance Toward Iran Iran’s economy is collapsing (high inflation, weak currency, falling oil production) The U.S. has maximum leverage due to sanctions The goal is to force Iran into a favorable deal, especially on nuclear issues Iran is weak and desperate The U.S. is holding overwhelming leverage Negotiations are one-sided and pressure-driven 2. Strategic Importance of the Strait of Hormuz The Strait as a critical global oil chokepoint U.S. refusal to allow Iran or others to control it Willingness to use force to keep it open This serves to: Justify a strong military…
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