Strait of Hormuz still a source of leverage for Iran

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Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz are putting crews at risk and raising energy shipping costs, while giving Iran leverage over trade through the waterway. The extent of Iran’s ability to sustain attacks and the limits of US protection may affect how much shipping continues and at what cost.

Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz put crews at risk and drive up energy shipping costs. Iran's ability to sustain them and the limits of US protection will shape how much trade can continue and at what price.