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Iran's Strait Gambit | Wilmington News
Iran’s escalating attacks on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz aren’t random—they’re a calculated move to cling to regional leverage as new shipping routes and Gulf infrastructure erode its influence. With nearly half of vessels now opting for safer southern corridors backed by the U.S. and Oman, Tehran’s strategy is less about shutting down trade and more about forcing up costs and testing U.S. resolve to maintain control. As Gulf states question U.S. reliability and push for regional autonomy, Iran is positioning itself as the new security anchor—despite growing resistance from…
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