Iran’s Strategy In The Strait of Hormuz -- Kayhan Barzegar, The DiplomatIran would have much to lose in closing the strait. If Tehran’s economic security is endangered, it might choose a 'measured' response.
As a consequence of the failure of the latest negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, the European Union ban on the importation of Iranian oil took effect on July 1, 2012, and closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran became an issue again. This has provoked the following question: What actually is Iran’s strategy in the Strait of Hormuz?
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My Comment: They are using the threat of closing the Strait of Hormuz to deter any Israeli or U.S. attack on their nuclear facilities .... a strategy that is working so far.
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