The US goal should be to help construct a global energy system in which Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz matters far less.

The US appears locked in Groundhog Day-style holding pattern as Iran’s leaders stick to their guns over keeping control over the Strait of Hormuz under any negotiated settlement.

Citing expert analysts, the NYT wrote that Iran considers denying Trump victory over the strait is the most efficient way to persuade him to recommit to the agreements.