Iran sanctions

Iran would have much to lose in closing the strait. If Tehran’s economic security is endangered, it might choose a ‘measured’ response.

Trita Parsi argues that a running series of miscalculations, escalations, and assumptions are driving the West and Iran towards open conflict.

Despite hawks’ chest thumping, what the ongoing talks have shown is a path to success, says Robert Dreyfuss.

While no doubt painful for Tehran, U.S. sanctions are riddled with exemptions and may be in place mostly to sideline hawks, writes Robert Dreyfus.

The Iranian regime won’t last forever. Squeezing Iran tighter through sanctions and the threat of an attack will sour Western ties with its successor and may encourage Tehran to go nuclear.

Iran doesn’t need to carry out its threats over the Strait of Hormuz to cause the U.S. and others a headache.