Trump's Lack of Iran Strategy Exposed as Tensions Escalate
Trump's demands for naval escorts in the Strait of Hormuz reveal the White House's failure to anticipate Iran's response to attacks, highlighting the absence of a coherent Iran strategy.
Trump's threats to NATO have laid bare the glaring absence of any coherent Iran strategy from the White House. After launching attacks on Iran, the administration seems to have failed to anticipate how Tehran would fight back, leaving the U.S. scrambling to protect merchant shipping in the Gulf.
On Saturday, Trump demanded that the UK, China, France, Japan and others participate in a naval escort for oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. This reaction highlights the White House's lack of foresight, as Iran had few good military options to retaliate but attacking US bases, allies and shipping was a predictable move to impose costs on the West.
Source: The Guardian
