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US faces 'strategic defeat' as Iran dominates Strait of Hormuz

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The United States faces a significant strategic setback in its conflict with Iran, with experts suggesting Iran has established dominance over the Strait of Hormuz. Despite US President Donald Trump's pronouncements, Iran appears unwilling to relinquish this leverage, which it uses to counter military disadvantages. Iran is reportedly prepared to withstand further US military action, while its allies continue to escalate attacks on energy infrastructure and supply chains in key maritime routes. AI

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US faces 'strategic defeat' as Iran dominates Strait of Hormuz

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Tom Hussain ·

    How US became trapped in ‘dreadful situation’ of its own making over Iran war

    The United States is staring a historic “strategic defeat” in the face five months after launching the Iran war at Israel’s behest, according to Middle East observers. The Islamic Republic is unlikely to fully relinquish its new-found hegemony over the Strait of Hormuz, despite U…

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