Iran could strangle Strait in future crisis, ex-Trump envoy warns

AI Briefing

• – Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively handed to Tehran through the ongoing conflict with the US, a former Trump envoy warns.
• – The deal to end hostilities and reopen the strategic waterway is a temporary solution, and Iran may use the opportunity to tighten its grip on the region.
• – The Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping route for global oil supplies, and its control could have significant implications for the global economy.