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Iran’s Trade Leverage Under Threat

Updated 2026-08-07 12:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Iran's ability to exploit trade dependence on the Strait of Hormuz is facing challenges. Prolonged disruption could erode its leverage in regional and global markets.

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Al Jazeera

Iran’s grip on trade is a potent weapon, but it has an expiry date

Iran can exploit dependence on Hormuz today, but prolonged disruption will erode that leverage

2026-08-07 12:28 UTC