Formal control over even part of the Strait of Hormuz would be a clear win for Iran and a loss for the United States.
Published Aug 9, 2026, 9:05 AM EDT
Formal control over even part of the Strait of Hormuz would be a clear win for Iran and a loss for the United States.
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By Joseph Krauss and Amir-Hussein Radjy
Published Aug 9, 2026, 9:05 AM EDT
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