Washington possesses a strategic advantage in its diplomatic interactions with Tehran, according to a government source speaking to Al Jazeera. This leverage is derived from US control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime waterway, which allows the US to maintain a dominant position in current negotiations.

Because of this control, the US government is not in a hurry to reach a formal agreement with Iran, the official stated. The remarks emphasize that the current US posture is based on its ability to influence the strategic choke point rather than a need for a rapid diplomatic resolution.