RE: SP14 May 2026 09:58
I understand your reasoning, however I don’t think he will lift the blockade at all, purely because he’s too invested in a win now & lifting it hands full control back to Iran , allows them to continue charging a toll as the illegal war will still be on , and the rest of the issues not agreed on.
We have to remember, the Strait isn’t why this war started. It started because America wasn’t getting what they wanted from Iran in terms of acceptable terms for not building a nuclear weapon. HOWEVER, now Iran has understood that they can leverage the Strait and pinch America, they will not be letting it go anytime soon.
Also, this has now put them in a better negotiating position which Trump won’t like. America has tried military which didn’t work , and then ceasefire which renewed on their own accord , and now despite aggression here and there they haven’t restarted the war again.
Ultimately, America & Trump have lost all their cards, Iran is in a stronger position negotiating wise and Trumps ego will not let them get more control , money & relationships.
IMO , the only next step for Trump is to push on with aggression, he has been backed in a corner by his own actions, & lifting the blockade won’t give him the out. The pressure is on with the elections coming up as well…