US Intelligence Says Iran Can Shut Strait of Hormuz at Will as Reported Deal Offers Immediate Oil Sales Relief (opens original article in a new tab)

US intelligence claims Iran can shut the Strait of Hormuz, while a reported deal would grant Iran immediate oil sales relief in exchange for maintaining open maritime traffic.

• US intelligence assesses Iran can shut down the Strait of Hormuz at will
• Reported US-Iran deal would allow Iran to resume oil sales with immediate sanctions relief
• Iran's control over the Strait is seen as a major leverage in negotiations