Regional officials, diplomats and analysts say the U.S.-Israeli war underscores Iran's influence over the Strait of Hormuz and enables it to demand that any deal on its nuclear program must first recognize Iran's de facto control of the vital oil chokepoint. Alex Watanka of the American Middle East Institute said that while charging ships to use the Strait could bring in huge revenue, Tehran views the Strait of Hormuz as a source of political legitimacy. rather than economic assets. Watankar added, quoting a Persian proverb: "Why give up a diamond for a lollipop?" Similar sentiments were expressed by Iran's leadership. "The Strait of Hormuz is our most powerful weapon," Iranian Speaker Qalibaf said, adding that Iran "will not give up its rights there under any circumstances." Regional sources and diplomats say Iran is deliberately slowing down negotiations to lock in what it sees as war gains before returning to the nuclear issue. Alan Eyre, a former U.S. diplomat who has done extensive research on Iran, said that for Tehran, which denies seeking nuclear weapons, Uranium can wait, but consolidating its position in the Strait of Hormuz is urgent. "The Iranians know President Trump wants to get out; he wants to shift his focus elsewhere," Eyre said. "They know they can pressure him because time is on their side." Aaron David Miller, a former U.S. Middle East negotiator, said, "The 60-day negotiation deadline was never a fantasy," "Iran will not take action on the nuclear issue until it is convinced that it has established this new status quo. They want to make sure that Trump - and the world - understands that Nothing can go back to the way it was before February 27. "

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