Iran’s leverage over Strait of Hormuz snarls Trump’s push for a deal (washingtonpost.com) Iran’s leverage over Strait of Hormuz snarls Trump’s push for a deal By Michael Birnbaum; Evan Halper; Karen DeYoung 2026063009011000 As Iran and the United States traded limited strikes this weekend, both sides made clear they were eager to avoid a return to full-scale conflict. Less clear was whether the moment was ripe for a deal to end hostilities.