Anonymous sources reportedly familiar with a US intelligence assessment claim that Iran has effectively established control over the Strait of Hormuz.
According to these sources, this situation allows Iran to open and close the strait at its discretion. It was noted that this claim was made independently of the details of the agreement to be signed on June 19.
The importance of keeping the strait open emerges in agreement discussions
The sources suggest that following the US-Israel-Iran conflict, the Tehran administration has altered its tactics regarding the strait. Within this context, Iran is said to have positioned the maritime passage as one of its most effective pressure tools.
An unnamed senior US official stated that Iran cannot benefit from the terms of the agreement with the US unless the Strait of Hormuz remains open.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical passage for access from the Persian Gulf to the open sea. Therefore, debates over the strait are closely monitored not only due to regional tensions but also because of energy security concerns.
The report focuses more on Iran's capacity to exert pressure over the passage rather than its military strength.