Iran's leaders think they have Trump cornered, but their strategy carries great risks

(AP) -- The Strait of Hormuz is, by some accounts, named for a Zoroastrian deity destined to emerge victorious after a 9,000-year standoff with an adv

The Strait of Hormuz is, by some accounts, named for a Zoroastrian deity destined to emerge victorious after a 9,000-year stand-off with an adversary. Iran’s leaders feel their own victory is at hand and will not require the same epic patience. They are betting that military pressure will ultimately force the US to acc

Iran is betting that military pressure will ultimately force the United States to accept Tehran's control over the Strait of Hormuz — and that time is on its side. But its strategy carries risks.

Iran's leaders believe that sooner or later the United States will have to accede to their control over the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s leaders think they have Trump cornered, but their strategy carries great risks  AP News