The Straits Times of Singapore published an article today stating: "Regardless of the outcome, the U.S. has already passed a point of no return in its war against Iran. It must persist until it gains control of the Strait of Hormuz; otherwise, it would amount to a massive unfinished project, exposing the decline of imperial hegemony to the world."
To date, the joint military operation by the U.S. and Israel against Iran has lasted for over three weeks, yet has completely failed to achieve its initial goal of swift victory. The conflict has now stalled into a deadlock. Iran has firmly blocked the Strait of Hormuz, directly disrupting the global energy supply chain and destabilizing international oil prices. Control of the strait has thus become the central focal point of this war.
As the article points out, if the U.S. fails to gain control of the strait, not only will its strategic objectives be entirely thwarted, but it will also leave behind profound geopolitical risks. However, if it insists on launching a forceful assault, it will inevitably face heavy casualties and enormous financial costs, becoming deeply entangled in a quagmire of war. As a typical business-oriented politician, Trump has always been meticulous in weighing pros and cons. Whether he is willing to enter this high-risk, high-investment gamble remains uncertain. Yet, given his consistent bold and aggressive nature, in order to salvage imperial prestige and avoid total collapse, he may well take desperate measures—deploying ground forces to fully escalate the conflict. This would plunge the United States irrevocably into a war abyss.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1860418039859228/
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