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Iran’s Decision on Hormuz Strait Holds the Key to Preventing Escalation

According to Sultan Barakat, a public policy expert at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, the likelihood of a severe escalation can still be mitigated if Iran takes a crucial step: allowing the Strait of Hormuz to remain open. Barakat points out that Iran has been making subtle yet significant moves, such as engaging in dialogue with Oman and negotiating protocols, and even shifting its stance from demanding reparations to imposing a service fee for passage. This shift in rhetoric, he believes, could be a pivotal moment. If Iran were to invite the UN to verify its actions, it would significantly limit the room for maneuvering by the US, particularly President Trump, who has effectively transformed the conflict into a war over control of the Hormuz Strait. In this scenario, Iran would argue that the Strait is now open, rendering any US military action unjustified.

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