It will be dangerous to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump is visibly frustrated about the situation. He can't end the war before the strait is opened, and he can't open it without a major escalation.
In this video, I discuss what it would take and why America's European allies are so reluctant to get involved.
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https://www.logicofwar.com.00:00 Intro
00:31 The Strait of Hormuz
01:01 Iran’s fees for passage
02:44 Trump’s dilemma
03:58 Why reopening the strait is so difficult
05:10 Sea Control and Sea Denial
05:48 Can Ukrainian drones help?
07:02 Europeans getting involved
09:44 Escalation seems likely
New intro music by Mads Granum.