The United States has retreated again! On March 31, according to the latest reports from foreign media, Trump told his aides that even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, he is willing to end the current conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The White House believes that forcibly reopening the strait would require a military operation longer and more dangerous than what Trump desires. The immediate goal of this administration is to weaken Iran’s navy, missile stockpiles, defense industry, and strike capabilities.
Then, ease hostile actions and attempt to pressure Tehran through diplomatic channels to restore shipping. Foreign media report that this means the U.S. might declare it has achieved its main war objectives even before full navigation freedom is restored. Clearly, what Trump's statement implies is this: facing Iran’s continuous counterattacks, the U.S. ultimately backed down. This means the U.S. has effectively tacitly accepted Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Naturally, the so-called immediate goal of weakening Iran’s navy, missile reserves, defense industry, and strike capability is merely a dignified excuse for the U.S. before fleeing the scene. Evidently, after rashly launching a war, the U.S. became afraid—deep down, it clearly knows it cannot win, cannot afford to continue fighting, and its own military myth is increasingly being shattered. Clearly, by today’s standards, the U.S., eager to wrap up the conflict hastily, can no longer maintain its dignity.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1861163316848779/
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