The Wall Street Journal reports that Iran's ability to choke off oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz and use that as leverage in talks with the US is breaking down. The report adds to a series of developments around the strategic waterway, including Iran's earlier conditions for reopening and mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan.

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