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Iran would also retain control of who goes through, which I think is the bigger problem for US and aligned countries in a walk away strategy. At that point they can hold the pressure on the west, while collecting tolls and servicing the other markets.
They... Already did that pre war. If that wasn't an issue ore war, why is it now?
I'm not sure what you mean? It was an open unrestricted waterway before the special operation. At least what I've read tolls and traffic restrictions weren't a thing, and still potentially against international law.