Iran doesn't need to close the Strait of Hormuz to win — it just needs Washington to flinch. A "de-escalation" deal is Tehran's newest tool of coercion.

The US-Iran deal faces significant strain due to escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has closed the strait, prompting US retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets. This…

The latest flare-up lays bare Iran’s anger at US attempts to weaken its influence over the strait, as well as the hawkish mindset that has taken hold in Tehran.