April 7, 2026

What to Know About Iran’s ‘Selective’ Closure of the Strait of Hormuz—and Why It Matters

Miranda Jeyaretnam

"In the short term, the deals allow Iran to place pressure on countries not to become militarily involved alongside the U.S. and Israel, while at the same time easing pressure on Iran by acting as a potential source of revenue and allowing for Iranian oil sales to continue."

Andrea Ghiselli, ChinaMed Head of Research, was quoted by Miranda Jeyaretnam in an Time article examining Iran’s strategy of selectively restricting access to the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting its implications for U.S. leverage, global energy flows, and emerging diplomatic realignments.

Read the full article here.

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Published with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation pursuant to art. 23-bis of Presidential Decree 18/1967. The views expressed in this publication are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

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