Economist: Trump faces limited choices in Hormuz
The Economist magazine points out that the United States is stuck in a confrontation with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, with no effective options to end the conflict. After about two weeks of escalation in airstrikes and attacks, Washington has not carried out any new strikes in the past 48 hours, while tensions continue to escalate, leading to the closure of the strait again and widening the confrontation between the two sides. The potential American options include expanding strikes on Iranian infrastructure, particularly nuclear facilities, or resorting to a ground invasion. However, the magazine considers the latter a risky and difficult option, with the potential for disaster. Meanwhile, Iran’s responses are intensifying, targeting sites within Saudi Arabia and Jordan. These attacks are driving up oil prices and reducing domestic support for the war in the United States. Military options remain limited, with a possibility that the confrontation could develop into a continuous cycle of escalation and recurring military operations.
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