Trump said it himself in June—military force won’t open the waterway, and energy reserves are quickly winding down.
He wants out, but Iran could likely keep going for months.
Washington can’t reverse or control the consequences of losing this war.
Well-placed sources suggest that Iran may have in fact accelerated its weapons program
The latest target of Trump’s ire is the low-profile Sultanate of Oman.
Four key changes influenced the timing of the attacks on Iran.