But I do think the world is coming to a point now where it's clear that Iran, at least some people in Iran, want to control the straits and hold that as leverage against the world. And the world has to decide whether or not it's going to allow an international waterway to be under the control of a country like this, which is completely illegal, unlawful and unacceptable. (07:57–08:05)
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Asserts that factions in Iran aim to control strategic straits for leverage.
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