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Former congressional analyst warns U.S. faces dead-end strategy over Iran

A former U.S. congressional analyst says Washington has reached a strategic stalemate with Iran, urging either a military escalation or acceptance of Tehran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz.

A former U.S. congressional analyst says Washington has reached a strategic stalemate with Iran, urging either a military escalation or acceptance of Tehran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil supplies and test U.S. strategic credibility.

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strategic impassemilitary escalationStrait of HormuzIranU.S. policyenergy securityregional stability