PNN – The Wall Street Journal wrote: Trump had told his team before the war that Iran would probably surrender before closing the strait, and his advisers were surprised that tanker traffic stopped so quickly.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network; The Wall Street Journal wrote in a report referring to the approach of US President Donald Trump: A president who thrives on show and controversy is applying a more extreme version of his unconventional, maximalist approach to a new situation—fighting. He oscillates between hostile and conciliatory approaches, grappling behind the scenes with how badly things could go.
The American media outlet emphasized: At the same time, the President of the United States sometimes loses focus, spending his time detailing his plans for the White House ballroom or fundraising for the midterm elections, telling his advisers that he wants to address other issues.
People familiar with the situation told the Wall Street Journal: Trump is afraid to give orders to his soldiers, who may get injured or never come home, and he still struggles with this fear, just like other presidents who have been to war.
The Wall Street Journal further wrote, referring to Donald Trump’s strategic and miscalculation errors: Trump campaigned on promises to end foreign wars, but he was betting that he could use American air and naval power to resolve another issue, Iran. But now the ceasefire is in limbo, and a vital trade route called the Strait of Hormuz has been closed for weeks. Trump had told his team before the war that Iran “will probably surrender before they close the strait,” and his advisers were surprised that tanker traffic had stopped so quickly, and Trump was stunned by the closure.
As a result of the US and Zionist regime’s incitement in the region with repeated illegal attacks against Iran’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced that all ship traffic through this important international waterway, which is located adjacent to the territorial waters and coastline of Iran, must be carried out in coordination with Iran, and ships associated with the US and the Zionist regime and their allies will not be allowed to pass.
This delivered an unprecedented shock to global energy and stock markets, increased household spending in many parts of the world, including European countries, and ultimately led the United States to seek a ceasefire with Iran.
The Wall Street Journal noted regarding the military power and capability of the Islamic Republic of Iran: The US president’s impetuous style has never been tested in a military conflict before. Unlike the successful operation in Venezuela that boosted his confidence, Trump faces a tougher opponent in Iran that is unwilling to yield to his demands.
This American newspaper emphasized: Trump had previously called the Middle East “blood and sand” and had no desire to get involved. But after Netanyahu’s briefing in the Situation Room in February and repeated calls from Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, he changed his mind. He thought the war would be as simple as the crisis in Venezuela.
The Wall Street Journal finally pointed out the decision of NATO and European countries to say “no” to Donald Trump’s request and turn their backs; European countries and the NATO alliance have refused to join Trump’s campaign against Iran and have refused to help forcefully open the Strait of Hormuz, which has repeatedly angered Trump.
The American media outlet concluded by referring to Trump’s defeat and added: This war was a spur of the moment, sold by an ally with different goals, facilitated by advisors who lacked the power to say no, and continued by a president who was too arrogant to admit his mistake.