Why Iran won’t block Hormuz

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By Jennifer Parker*

In the wake of the US strikes on Iran, focus has shifted to how Tehran will respond. Its options range from direct attacks on US bases to exerting pressure on maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian parliament’s reported vote to blockade the strait offers a possible clue. Can Iran realistically close this chokepoint, and what would that mean for Australia?

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