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Mearsheimer Declares Trump’s Iran War a Defeat as Tehran Reclaims Hormuz Leverage

University of Chicago political scientist John Mearsheimer argues that Trump’s Iran War is a devastating defeat for the U.S., claiming Trump has “no choice” but to accept Iran’s leverage as it uses the Strait of Hormuz to demand fees for passage; other experts like Vali Nasr and Daniel DePetris say Iran now holds the upper hand and escalating would invite retaliation, suggesting Washington may be forced to adapt to a new, Iran-led shipping regime in the Gulf.

2 months ago•Source: Common Dreams

Blockade Talk Sparks Mockery as U.S.-Israel Iran Strategy Frays

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37.56 min•2 months ago

Blockade Talk Sparks Mockery as U.S.-Israel Iran Strategy Frays

Truthout reports that some U.S. and Israeli officials discussed a land blockade of Iran, potentially with seven neighboring countries, to pressure Tehran back to negotiations. The idea has been ridiculed by experts as logistically and diplomatically near-impossible given Iran’s borders and regional dynamics, while the White House says all options remain on the table amid a protracted conflict and internal strategic disagreements.

via Truthout