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Story summary
- Analyst Apps calls the Strait of Hormuz a dual arena of military tension and competing narratives.
- The United States and Iran are conducting conflict actions and negotiations in the Strait, keeping it fluid.
- China is increasing involvement and could act as an arbiter, though not neutral, while the United Arab Emirates pursues a strategy.
- Apps warns stability may require the United States to reduce Taiwan support as a bargaining chip.
