Tehran tries to use Hormuz as leverage in mediation

Tehran is trying to use the Strait of Hormuz as leverage because it is not the only party suffering economic consequences. Other countries like Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait – all oil exporters in the region – were in this together.

They are losing altogether, and Iran made sure that while it bore the cost of this conflict, the diplomatic and economic standoff spread to neighbouring countries so that the issue, which Tehran called a regional issue, could be sorted out regionally.

Tehran used mediators to navigate the crisis… Tehran saw the negotiations differed significantly compared to the United States. Officials talked about the same steps, but where to begin takeoff remained the major disagreement.

Iran needed to solve the problem given its worsening economic situation. Authorities acknowledged the reality, but they tried to use the leverage they had on hand as much as possible, reports AL Jazeera.