Trump Team Underestimated Iran War's Hormuz Impact

March 13, 2026·1 day ago·via CNN

The Trump administration faces criticism from US sources for misjudging Iran's aggressive response in the war, especially its mining and drone attacks paralyzing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for one-fifth of global oil. President Trump vows to end the conflict soon, boasting US forces have already destroyed 28 Iranian minelaying ships while warning of unprecedented retaliation if Iran blocks shipping or targets US-linked banks. Read more about this...

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