Trump's Strait of Hormuz Gamble Falls Flat Again The latest twist in the Iran war saga is a stark reminder that Donald Trump's unorthodox approach to foreign policy has yet to yield a clear victory.
The abrupt U turn on imposing a 20% fee on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz underscores the difficulty in resolving this protracted conflict.
The initial proposal exposed the deep seated challenges facing Trump's negotiating team, highlighting the fundamental mismatch between US military objectives and the need for a diplomatic solution that acknowledges Iran's strategic position.