https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-loses-grip-on-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-as-tehran-calls-on-americans-to-vote-out-trumpContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-loses-grip-on-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-as-tehran-calls-on-americans-to-vote-out-trumphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-loses-grip-on-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-as-tehran-calls-on-americans-to-vote-out-trump#u106820Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:10:33 +0000Iran has lost significant leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, with Middle East crude oil exports returning to pre-war levels. JPMorgan reports flows have reached 98% of pre-war volume. Despite this recovery, oil prices have crossed $100 per barrel due to regional escalation. Tehran has called for Americans to vote out Donald Trump while facing a record low currency value. The conflict remains active as the US and Israel seek to reopen the strait and negotiate Iran's nuclear program.Why it mattersThe US and Israel entered a war with Iran on February 28, 2026, following the assassination of