Iran’s ‘golden weapon’ of Strait of Hormuz became a greater priority than its nuclear program — here’s how

Iran has shifted its strategic priority toward the Strait of Hormuz, viewing it as a more critical asset than its nuclear program. Ebrahim Azizi urged the US to recognize this new order. Aaron David Miller states Iran will take extreme lengths to maintain control over the waterway. This prioritization increases global economic risks and complicates geopolitical negotiations, specifically impacting the stability of the global oil supply amid ongoing conflicts with the United States.