Iran and the Strait of Hormuz; Tehran's Last Trump Card

Recent clashes between Iran and Israel, which began with Israel's attack on Iran's consulate in Damascus and continued with Iran's response to Israel, have intensified tensions in the region. These events have once again raised discussions about the importance of the Strait of Hormuz and its role in Iran's regional policies.

• Recent clashes between Iran and Israel began with Israel's attack on Iran's consulate in Damascus.
• In response to Israel's attack on its consulate in Damascus, Iran attacked Israel.
• These clashes have fueled regional tensions.
• The Strait of Hormuz has been presented as an effective lever of pressure for Iran throughout the conflicts.
• Repeated use of the Strait of Hormuz as a trump card could be dangerous.
• Iran has used the Strait of Hormuz to exert pressure.
• The Strait of Hormuz is considered Iran's last trump card.. Coverage difference: Haaretz in its analysis focused on identifying the "winners" and "losers" of the recent clashes between Israel and Iran. In contrast, Independent Persian, by raising a question about the sustainability of "Tehran's last trump card," emphasized the role and importance of the Strait of Hormuz and the dangers of its repeated use.