https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-is-losing-some-of-its-leverage-over-the-strait-of-hormuzContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-is-losing-some-of-its-leverage-over-the-strait-of-hormuzhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-is-losing-some-of-its-leverage-over-the-strait-of-hormuz#u108009Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:17 +0000Middle East crude oil exports have recovered to 98 percent of pre-war levels as producers bypass traditional chokeholds by increasing their reliance on alternative pipelines, tanker transfers, and military-protected crossings through the Strait of Hormuz. According to JPMorgan data and energy reports, this export rebound diminishes Tehran's strategic bargaining power over the vital waterway. However, analysts note that the normalization of energy flows remains bumpy, and shipments for refined products like diesel and gasoline continue to face distinct constraints.Why it mattersThe Strait