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Both sides not willing to back down over Strait of Hormuz, Iran will not give in, expert says

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • An expert states Iran is unwilling to back down regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz, indicating they will "go all the way" despite potential consequences.
  • The current confrontation is focused on control of the Strait, with the US issuing ultimatums and Iran responding with closures and counter-strikes.
  • The situation could escalate uncontrollably or be resolved through an agreement between Iran and Oman, but neither side currently shows willingness to compromise.

Iran is showing no signs of retreating from its stance on controlling the Strait of Hormuz, according to Dani Citrinowicz, an Iran researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies. "The Iranians are not going to give in this time," Citrinowicz told 103FM. He believes Iran will "go all the way" to preserve its control, even if it means paying a significant price. This unwavering position presents a dilemma for the US, forcing a decision on whether to back down.

In the end, the campaign we set out on to weaken the Iranian regime and deny it the ability to reach nuclear weapons is currently focused on an event that was not the event before the war.

— Dani CitrinowiczExplaining the current focus of the confrontation with Iran.

The current confrontation centers on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway. Citrinowicz explained that the campaign to weaken Iran and prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons is now focused on this critical passage. The US has issued ultimatums demanding the strait's opening, to which Iran has responded by closing it. This has led to a cycle of US strikes and Iranian counter-responses.

The Iranians are not going to give in this time.

— Dani CitrinowiczStating Iran's firm stance on the Strait of Hormuz.

Citrinowicz described the situation as a campaign where "neither side is willing to give in." He outlined potential outcomes: either one side backs down, an agreement is reached between Iran and Oman to regulate passage, or the events spiral out of control. He noted that while current strikes are aggressive, the geographic focus and target selection suggest both sides aim to preserve the option for negotiations. However, he warned that the intensity of the conflict could make maintaining such a framework difficult, despite the apparent desire to avoid further escalation.

I think the Iranians will go all the way in this case; this is the price they need to pay to preserve control of the Strait of Hormuz, and even if it continues like this, they will not give in, so it presents Trump with a dilemma of whether to back down in the end.

— Dani CitrinowiczElaborating on Iran's determination and the resulting US dilemma.
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