The war over Hormuz must not replace the fight against a nuclear Iran - opinion

Assessment

The piece warns that diplomatic and military attention on the Strait of Hormuz is distracting from the more urgent threat of Iran's nuclear program. With Tehran perceived as delaying and Washington showing hesitation, the author argues that the window to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran is narrowing. The key question is whether international focus can be redirected before the nuclear issue is permanently sidelined.