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‘War of attrition’: Expert claims Iran is prepared for prolonged Strait of Hormuz standoff
April 13, 2026
Sky News Australia
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Iran and Middle East expert Sahar Razavi has assessed Tehran’s military strategy following US President Donald Trump’s reported move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. “Iran is banking on it inflicting a lot more economic damage to global markets and via that damage, put an immense amount of pressure on Donald Trump,” Ms Razavi told Sky News Australia.
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“They have fortified themselves for quite some time for a war of attrition just like this. “We are going to see other players get involved, we see the Houthis are getting called in … We may also see China get involved.”
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