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strikeApr 16, 2026
Trump’s Hormuz strategy: Why Iran’s biggest advantage is a trap
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The strategic gamble by President Donald Trump of blockading the Strait of Hormuz attempts to upend an old assumption in Middle East geopolitics. For decades, the strait has been treated—and feared—as Iran’s ultimate leverage over the global economy.
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- Newsweek EditorsBy Newsweek Editors
The strategic gamble by President Donald Trump of blockading the Strait of Hormuz attempts to upend an old assumption in Middle East geopolitics. For decades, the strait has been treated—and feared—as Iran’s ultimate leverage over the global economy. Now, the U.S. blockade of Ira…
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