Ben Dykes
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Iran Just Lost It's Leverage
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May 6, 2026
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16:56Now PlayingIran may have just lost its biggest point of leverage in the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump has paused Project Freedom after reports of progress toward a possible U.S.-Iran deal, but the naval blockade remains in place. At the same time, U.S. forces reportedly disabled an Iranian tanker attempting to violate the blockade, sending a clear message: America is still enforcing sea control while negotiations continue.
In this video, I break down what is really happening in the Strait of Hormuz, why Iran’s threat to global shipping may be weakening, and how Trump may have turned the Strait from Iran’s pressure point into America’s leverage against Tehran.
This is not just about a peace deal. This is about naval power, blockade enforcement, oil shipping, global energy security, and whether Iran still has the ability to force the United States to blink.
As a 20-year U.S. Navy submarine veteran, I’ll explain the operational reality behind the headlines and why the Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most important military and economic chokepoints in the world.
Topics covered:
U.S.-Iran peace deal talks
Strait of Hormuz conflict
Project Freedom paused
Iran tanker disabled
U.S. Navy blockade enforcement
Trump Iran strategy
Oil shipping and global energy markets
Iran nuclear negotiations
CENTCOM and maritime security
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