It seems unlikely that President Trump will choose to leave the Strait of Hormuz under the control of the Iranian thugocracy. Can he really leave the Strait in a condition worse for us than it was before the commencement of the current hostilities? It makes it hard to claim victory. It would in fact represent a significant defeat.
The Institute for the Study of War has posted this Iran Update Special Report dated July 9 (data cutoff at 2:00 p.m.). The bolded sentences are in the original. Endnotes are posted here:
* * * * *
Iran is threatening the resumption of large-scale conflict by striking civilian vessels and the Gulf states to try to achieve permanent control over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has launched numerous strikes targeting commercial vessels and the Gulf states in recent days as part of a broader effort to secure control over the strait despite apparent resistance from the Gulf states.[1] Clause 5 of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) requires Ira...
English (US)