Trump’s request for help from allies with Strait of Hormuz ‘kind of misplaced,’ expert says
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'Misguided' military operation: Trump’s appeal for Hormuz support draws no commitments from allies
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Peter Trubowitz, Professor of International Relations and Director of the Phelan US Centre at the London School of Economics. According to Professor Trubowitz, what we are witnessing is a dynamic in which both sides are trying to expand the scope of the conflict in order to gain leverage. Iran has broadened the battlefield by targeting regional actors and threatening the maritime chokepoint. All the while, the …
Trump says US doesn’t need allies as Iran war rages
US President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that American forces no longer require military support from allies in the ongoing war against Iran. This announcement came after NATO and other countries largely declined his request to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz for oil traffic. Trump emphasized that the US has achieved substantial military success and does not need help from NATO countries, Japan, Australia, or South Korea. He said on …
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