Strait of Hormuz deal may require a compromise from Trump
President Donald Trump faces a difficult political dilemma regarding the Strait of Hormuz, where he must decide whether to compromise with Iran to reopen the vital waterway. Analysts suggest that any concession would conflict with his political image as a 'winner' during a period of economic and military strain.
Why it matters
The control of the Strait of Hormuz is a major geopolitical issue affecting global oil prices and international security, complicated by ongoing regional conflicts.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz , President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise.
Any concession would be tough for the Republican president, who has insisted there is no truth to his sagging poll numbers , the sluggish economy and the U.S. military’s dwindling stockpiles of key weapons following the Iran war he launched with Israel more than five months ago.
“He divides the world into winners and losers, and this would make him a loser,” said Eliot Cohen, who served as counselor of the State Department in the George W. Bush administration. “And the image of being a loser, I think, would be intolerable for him.”
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