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President Trump announced a unilateral, open-ended extension of the ceasefire in the war with Iran.
Oil prices are near $100 per barrel amid the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
Iran has learned from the recent crisis that it possesses the ability to disrupt global economies by interfering with maritime commerce in the Persian Gulf.
Iran may seek to monetize its geographic position by charging politically-motivated, discriminatory tolls for ships passing through the Persian Gulf.
Iran's control over the Persian Gulf serves as a strategic deterrent against potential attacks from countries like the United States and Israel.
Iran's standoff missiles capable of hitting ships in the Strait of Hormuz are a more effective deterrent than a nuclear weapon.
The conflict with the U.S. has resulted in Iran's economy being in shambles, its top military leadership assassinated, its navy sunk, and its missile and drone programs severely degraded.
Israel is likely to conduct air strikes with F-35s against Iranian nuclear facilities if it detects renewed activity.
China and Russia have provided non-military assistance, such as satellite imagery, to Iran during its conflict with the U.S.
China and Russia are expected to help rebuild Iran's military capabilities, including air defense systems and components for its drone and missile programs.
A permanent shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz would cause the price of oil to rise to approximately $140 per barrel.
Infrastructure Capital Advisors believes that if Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is not resolved diplomatically, the strait will be reopened by military force, possibly involving ground troops.