Iran unlikely to ever willingly surrender control over Strait of Hormuz, INSS expert claims
“The Iranians see Hormuz as their most significant strategic achievement," he added, saying it was clear that the Americans would apparently be prepared to recognize a change in the status quo.
Dr. Raz Zimmt, the head of Iran program at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), has stated that Iran is unlikely to ever willingly surrender control over the Strait of Hormuz. According to Zimmt, the Iranians view the strait as their most significant strategic achievement, and any American recognition of this control would grant the Iranians the ability to impose charges, which could take various forms such as service fees or environmental fees.
Zimmt also rejected the notion that Iran would be willing to compromise, citing the country's recent negotiations with Oman over reopening the strait. The Iranians have demanded that the Americans release frozen Iranian assets, ease sanctions on oil exports, and lift the naval blockade, which they claim the Americans have violated.
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