Trump’s Iran Bind Deepens With Hormuz Shut and Hawks Pushing War


This time around, Trump’s own actions have raised the stakes. After a succession of attacks targeting the country’s nuclear program, its military and its missile capabilities, Iran has managed to retain its chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz, causing energy prices to soar, fueling inflation and piling pressure on Trump ahead of midterm elections. 



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