Trump is entangled with Iran: Israel may provide him a lifeline
The American blockade in Hormuz is strangling Iran, but rising oil prices and midterm elections are pushing Trump to present an achievement. The agreement with Lebanon and the Abraham Accords may provide him a way…
Assessment
Trump's blockade strategy against Iran is backfiring as rising oil prices and midterm election pressures demand a visible achievement. The agreement with Lebanon and the Abraham Accords, with Israeli assistance, may offer a diplomatic exit from the crisis. The stakes are Trump's political credibility and the viability of his Iran policy. Watch whether Israel can broker a face-saving solution.