Analysis-How Iran's 'golden weapon' of Hormuz became a bigger priority than its long-disputed nuclear programme

Iran treats control of the Strait of Hormuz as a "golden weapon," even firing on ships this week and exchanging fire with U.S. forces.
That escalation threatens last month's interim peace deal, because the agreement’s wording on Hormuz is vague and disputed.
Tehran now prioritizes formal control of the strait over nuclear talks, refusing to discuss the nuclear file until the U.S. accepts Iran’s right to manage Hormuz.