Iranians believe they have "upper hand" by holding global economy hostage through Strait of Hormuz: Crisis Group's Ali Vaez

Istanbul [Turkiye], March 27 (ANI): As tensions in West Asia reach a critical juncture, Ali Vaez, the Iran Project Director and Senior Adviser to the President at the Crisis Group, has provided a stark assessment of the current military and diplomatic deadlock. The situation remains volatile as Washington signals a desire for talks while Tehran continues to maintain a defiant stance.