London-based newspaper Al-Quds Al-Arabi reported that Iran’s geopolitical position, especially its control over the Strait of Hormuz, has served as a deterrent leverage against military pressures, impacting the plans of the United States and Israel. According to the outlet, Tehran’s decision to exert control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has had global economic repercussions, causing increases in the prices of petrol, chemical fertilizers, and certain essential goods. The situation, the author believes, has complicated the war calculations and planning of Washington and Tel Aviv. Furthermore, Al-Quds Al-Arabi described Iran’s strategic geography as the country’s “primary tool of power,” noting that this factor could play a decisive role in any potential future tensions. The newspaper cited Danny Citrinovich, former head of the Iran branch in Israel’s military intelligence and current member of the Atlantic Council, who stated that in the event of a new conflict, closing the Strait of Hormuz would be at the top of Tehran’s options. He emphasized that “there is no defeat in geography,” a phrase highlighting the significance of Iran’s location in regional calculations. The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the most critical energy transit routes globally, and any change in its status could directly affect global oil markets and international trade.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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