Opinion: Avoiding the Hormuz Trap

April 7, 2026

President Trump posted a message telling European allies to “build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT,” adding: “Iran has been, essentially, decimated. The hard part is done. Go get your own oil!”

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