Iran sees strategic advantage, Trump seeks to avoid more war, former Israeli security official says...

Geopolitics and foreign policy | Aug 4, 2026, 7:21 AM

Former Israeli security official Avner Vilan said Iran believes its control of the Strait of Hormuz gives it leverage even after potential US strikes.

Vilan added that Tehran thinks it can absorb heavy damage and keep pressuring the region, while President Trump seeks to avoid additional conflict.

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