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Coverage dated August 8, 2026

Iran’s leaders think they have Trump cornered, but their strategy carries great risks

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They are betting that military pressure will ultimately force the United States to accept their control over the Strait of Hormuz — and that time is on their side.

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  1. Anchorage Daily News

    Iran’s leaders think they have Trump cornered, but their strategy carries great risks (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    They are betting that military pressure will ultimately force the United States to accept their control over the Strait of Hormuz — and that time is on their side.

  2. The Times of Israel

    In risky gamble, Iran bets control over Strait of Hormuz can force Trump to bend (opens The Times of Israel)

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    Tehran believes US munitions shortages and voter discontent over high energy prices give it upper hand, but prolonged war and economic pain could turn its leverage into a liability

  3. AL.com

    Iran’s Hormuz strategy carries risks even as leaders claim upper hand (opens AL.com)

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    Iran's leaders think they have Trump cornered, but their strategy carries great risks

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