# Iran bets on Hormuz chokehold to force Trump’s hand

2026-08-07T09:45:07+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Iran says it is close to a deal with Oman to manage the Strait of Hormuz, conditional on the US lifting its blockade. Tehran believes that US weapons shortages, war fatigue, and high energy prices ahead of November’s congressional elections will force President Trump to accept Iranian control over the waterway. The strategy carries risks: US strikes have decimated Iran’s top leadership and navy, while Iran’s economy is battered by triple-digit inflation and mass protests. Analysts say formal control of the strait would be a major Iranian victory and a blow to global navigation norms.

## Coverage

- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/analysis-trumps-iran-dilemma-hes-stuck-in-war-with-no-exit-in-sight-11877258#publisher=newsstand>
- nationalheraldindia.com <https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/international/irans-hormuz-gamble-can-tehran-force-trump-to-capitulate>
- thefederal.com <https://thefederal.com/category/international/iran-bets-on-strait-of-hormuz-leverage-to-force-trump-into-a-deal-252888>

Tags: Donald Trump, Iran, Oman, Strait of Hormuz, US foreign policy
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