Why Opening the Strait of Hormuz Will Need More Than Trump 'Low Keying' It The ongoing impasse over the Strait of Hormuz has been reduced to a simplistic narrative by some: Iran wants control, and Trump wants it open.
But scratch beneath the surface, and what emerges is a complex dance of economic leverage and strategic maneuvering.
For Iran, this isn't just about access to international waters or even the hefty revenue generated from oil exports.