Trump Knew the Risk of Iran Blocking the Strait of Hormuz. He Still Went to War. - WSJ

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The Trump administration was aware of the risk that Iran might block the Strait of Hormuz in response to military action, but proceeded with the war despite this knowledge, leading to significant miscalculations and unexpected consequences.

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  1. Trump Knew the Risk of Iran Blocking the Strait of Hormuz. He Still Went to War.  WSJ
  2. Trump administration underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz  CNN
  3. Trump’s Humiliating War Miscalculation Exposed  The Daily Beast
  4. How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War  The New York Times
  5. How Iran’s fightback surprised the US  Financial Times

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