Ormuz: How Iran Turned the Conflict into a Strategic Lever Against the United States

According to CNN, US intelligence believes Iran can now close the Strait of Hormuz at any time, a capability gained during the recent conflict. This reshapes the strategic balance in the Gulf. A framework agreement is expected in Geneva to reopen the waterway, but its concrete impact on the power dynamic remains uncertain. Iran reportedly demonstrated this capability during US strikes without immediately closing the strait.