Hormuz Leverage Could Become Long Term Trap (The Duran)

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Who is actually negotiating over Hormuz
00:00:57 Iran's account contradicts US claims
00:01:54 History of failed talks and the memorandum
00:02:55 Iran and Oman's single channel plan
00:03:53 Key point: a deal doesn't mean reopening
00:05:16 US and Gulf states oppose the agreement
00:06:40 Why would Iran give up its leverage
00:07:51 Does the US blockade stay in place
00:09:12 Toll or fund, who really controls it
00:11:13 Hardliner faction in Iran wants to resume war
00:14:35 The long war strategy explained
00:17:51 Iran's economic pressure and best path forward
00:21:48 Why closing Hormuz is a long term trap
00:24:07 Lessons from the JCPOA on trusting the US
00:27:37 Comparing Iran's choices to Assad's Syria

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, August 10, 2026.]