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'Iranians believe they have upper hand because they can endure double blockade better than US'

'Iranians believe they have upper hand because they can endure double blockade better than US'

Summary

An expert from the International Crisis Group says Iran believes it can survive a double blockade by the US better than the US can handle the pressure Iran faces. This view changes how Iran and the US act in their ongoing conflict and negotiations.

Key Facts

  • Iran feels it can endure economic and military blockades longer than the US.
  • The US and Iran are involved in a conflict that includes economic sanctions and military pressure.
  • Iran’s belief in its endurance affects its strategy in talks with the US.
  • The US faces political and economic challenges at home and abroad related to this conflict.
  • The expert discussing this is Ali Vaez, director of the Iran Project at the International Crisis Group.
  • The situation involves key locations like the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway.
  • Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US ends its blockade and the war finishes.
  • This issue is part of larger tensions involving the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.
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