DID Press: Former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has acknowledged Iran’s strategic ability to disrupt maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the challenges facing Western countries in countering Tehran’s leverage over the vital waterway.
Blinken said Iran could put maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz at risk for as long as it chooses, challenging the security of one of the world’s most important shipping routes.
The former US diplomat also said that making concessions to Iran would most likely be a prerequisite for reaching any diplomatic agreement.