Strait of Hormuz still gives Iran leverage as ship attacks raise costs and risks
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Since the Iran war began, strikes on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have endangered crews and pushed up energy shipping costs, forcing firms to risk the passage or delay cargoes. How long traffic continues depends on Iran sustaining attacks and U.S. capacity to protect shipping. Analyst Ali Mohammadi says geography and equipment favor Iran, but war costs mainly cap Tehran; full closure would carry heavy political costs and is unlikely to last.
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