Iran unlikely to ever willingly surrender control over Strait of Hormuz, INSS expert claims
“The Iranians see Hormuz as their most significant strategic achievement," he added, saying it was clear that the Americans would apparently be prepared to recognize a change in the status quo.
Dr. Raz Zimmt, head of the Iran program at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), stated on 103FM that Iran is unlikely to relinquish control over the Strait of Hormuz, viewing it as their "most significant strategic achievement." He suggested that American recognition of Iranian control could lead to Iran imposing various fees, such as "service fees, environmental fees, or various other ideas." Zimmt believes the US may be prepared to accept a change in the strait's status quo.
- Iran is leveraging perceived US reluctance for war and interceptor shortages.
- Recent negotiations between Iran and Oman aim to reopen the strait, but Iran is not withdrawing its demands.
- Iran seeks the release of frozen assets, eased oil sanctions, and the lifting of a naval blockade, claiming the US violated an initial memorandum of understanding.
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