Iran May Continue Strait of Hormuz Restrictions Despite Potential US Deal

Iran may maintain its ability to collect tolls and impose restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz even after reaching a potential agreement with the United States, raising questions about President Trump's promises to fully reopen the strategic waterway. Experts warn that the situation may never fully return to pre-war conditions, as Iran could continue using the threat of blocking the strait as leverage in future negotiations. The timing and conditions under which the Hormuz Strait might reopen remain unclear, despite diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran. The strait serves as a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, with Iran having demonstrated its willingness to use control over the waterway as a geopolitical tool.