Michelle Brohard of Kipler suggests a potential "mini deal" where Iran could implement a toll system to control the Strait of Hormuz while nuclear issues are addressed separately.

A potential "mini deal" with Iran could involve the country implementing a toll system for the Strait of Hormuz while nuclear issues are negotiated separately.

Iran may be using its proxies, including actors in Iraq, the Houthis, and Hezbollah, to signal its military options to the United States.