Iran is using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage to force the US back toward commitments made in the June 17 memorandum of understanding, analysts say.

Iran is using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage to force the US back toward commitments made in the June 17 memorandum of understanding, analysts say. Link Iran uses Strait of Hormuz to pressure Trump to fulfill June MoU promises, analysts say Citing expert analysts, the NYT wrote that Iran considers denying Trump victory over the strait is the most efficient way to persuade him to recommit to the agreements.