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Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2026/07/13/the-iranian-regime-continues-to-sow-chaos/
The Iranian Regime Continues to Sow Chaos
(Telegraph-UK) Editorial - The war in the Gulf that everyone thought had ended has been revived. The critical Strait of Hormuz has become pivotal to the entire conflict with Iran, which is using its geographical proximity to force the strait's closure. Iran has interpreted the memorandum of understanding as giving it carte blanche to dictate the progress of traffic when it stated that "Iran will use its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels." Given the benefits that would accrue to Iran from the terms of the memorandum, the continued attacks on Gulf shipping confirm that we are not dealing with rational actors - and certainly not those who will adhere to any peace treaty that may be negotiated.