Middle East
Why Trump’s Hormuz blockade is headed for a bust
First of all, if Washington establishmentarians like the idea, there must be something seriously wrong with it
April 13, 2026
First of all, if Washington establishmentarians like the idea, there must be something seriously wrong with it
Even if Britain sent troops to board escorted tankers, they might be fired upon with no effective military means to push back Moscow's navy
Washington is clearly trying to process its failure at the negotiating table in Islamabad on Saturday
There are significant obstacles in the way of a potential breakthrough in Islamabad this weekend
Trump admin is pushing deals for weapons that often haven’t been built yet
Trump must get back to basics, and his promises to the American people. In order to do that he must put this relationship in its proper place.
