Iran always told the world that it had control of Hormuz, but that control had not been tested fully. Schrödinger’s control.

It is now very clear that they have control of the strait. Ships have to be insured to pass and can’t be while under credible threat of fire.

Trump’s chest thumping and expectation that bullying can carry foreign policy led to confirmation of Iranian strength.

It’s their leverage, why would they?

And they shouldn’t.

He could be right or he could be