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President Donald Trump warned Iran against charging tolls on vessels moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
As a result of recent military operations, Iran's military, particularly its naval assets and ballistic missile capabilities, has been significantly diminished.
The Strait of Hormuz is largely blocked, with only a few Iran-linked ships and at least three Chinese oil tankers having passed through.
Iran has stated that any vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz will require approval from its army.
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Jonathan Penikoff expects that Iran's core demands in negotiations will include refusing to stop ballistic missile production and not relinquishing control of the Strait of Hormuz.
A key and difficult Iranian demand in negotiations will be a long-term guarantee that Israel will not conduct future strikes against Iran.
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If Iran successfully establishes tolls or requires permission for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, it will have achieved a strategic victory despite tactical military losses.