Strait Talk: Petraeus' Insights on Iran's Bluff Over Hormuz David Petraeus, a former CIA director known for his sharp strategic mind, says Iran is "in the process of blinking" over its stance on the Strait of Hormuz.
In diplomatic terms, this means Tehran is backing down from its previous rigid position. Petraeus' comments come after a series of developments in the region.
US President Donald Trump has hinted at progress in talks with Iran to reopen the vital waterway, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea via the Gulf of Oman.