Robert Pape: “When Donald Trump ordered U.S. warships to escort commercial tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, he did more than protect shipping.”
“He made a public bet – and tying his hands if it fails.”
“He is betting that Iran will not strike a ship under American protection.”
“If Trump wins the bet, the United States stabilizes the corridor. If it fails even once, Washington must escalate—or accept humiliation in full view of the world.”
“There is no third outcome.”
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