How long can Iran use the Strait of Hormuz as a weapon?

Iran has officially denied that negotiations with the United States are underway, contradicting a recent announcement by President Donald Trump regarding the start of talks to end a conflict currently in its sixth month. The denial was issued by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, challenging the administration's claims about the diplomatic timeline.

Simultaneously, analysts are evaluating Iran's strategic leverage in the ongoing conflict, specifically its control over the Strait of Hormuz. While international concerns previously focused on Iran's nuclear development, the current five-month conflict has highlighted the country's ability to utilize its geography and military fire power to exert de facto control over this critical maritime chokepoint.