Washington bets on economic strangulation, but Iran’s endurance and U.S. domestic pain could reverse the pressure.
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Trump’s maritime blockade and maximalist demands risk a global energy crisis and a protracted war of attrition with an increasingly resilient Iran.
Islamabad failed as the U.S. swapped negotiation for an ultimatum, demanding Iran surrender its nuclear sovereignty and regional influence for limited relief.
Dismissing Iran as “barbaric” ignores its highly educated leadership and academic rigor, a misconception that continues to undermine Western strategic assessments.
Islamabad must leverage its shifting geopolitical dependencies to broker Iran-US de-escalation while pursuing domestic reconciliation to secure genuine international diplomatic legitimacy.
Incoherent strategic goals and the “credibility trap” of maximalist rhetoric threaten to transform tactical military victories into a long-term strategic failure.
The conflict serves as a double-edged sword for Beijing, threatening energy supplies while offering opportunities to deplete U.S. strategic assets in Asia.
Iran’s newfound leverage over global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz complicates Trump’s efforts to secure a low-cost exit from the conflict.
Washington’s planned Hormuz blockade is a high-stakes gamble that threatens global energy markets and risks a naval showdown with major powers.
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