# ‘Economic war’: Is Iran losing its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz?

https://mins.news/en/item/80259

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-30 12:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/30/economic-war-is-iran-losing-its-leverage-over-the-strait-of-hormuz?traffic_source=rss

> Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have recovered to nearly 80 percent of their pre-war level, potentially weakening Iran’s bargaining power with the United States. Yet tanker insurance remains costly and energy shipments are still insecure while the wider conflict remains unresolved, so a return to normality is not imminent.

## Stories

- [Iran US War and Gulf Escalation](https://mins.news/en/topic/iran-us-war-and-gulf-escalation) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/iran-us-war-and-gulf-escalation.md

## Related coverage

- [Iran losing grip on Hormuz as oil traffic recovers to about 80% of prewar levels](https://mins.news/en/video/80863) — CNN, 2026-09-30
- [Crude oil exports through Strait of Hormuz return to prewar levels, but fuel shipments remain constrained](https://mins.news/en/item/80796) — CNBC, 2026-09-30
- [Why Is Oil at $100 If Trump Is Winning the Battle in Hormuz?](https://mins.news/en/item/79875) — Bloomberg News, 2026-09-30