OpinionTrump's Iran gamble has left him with nowhere to go:
Patrick Cockburn: The US President wanted to force Iran's hand. Instead, he's just strengthened it
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Trump's Iran Strategy Deepens Strait of Hormuz ConflictUS-Iran tensions surged as Iran attacked vessels and US responded with strikes on 80 targets days after peace talks ended.
Key FactsJul 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Donald Trump declared the interim peace agreement with Iran over, dismissing further negotiations as futile.
- The conflict centers on control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran attacking ships using a US-favored route without Iranian permission.
- The US retaliated with strikes on approximately 80 targets in Iran, while Iran launched attacks on US allies in the Gulf.
- Neither side currently seeks full-scale war, but Iran's resilience and limited US options suggest ongoing tension and fragile diplomacy.
To me, I think it’s over. I don’t want to deal with them. They’re scum. They’re sick people. They’re led by sick people. As far as I’m concerned, it’s just a waste of time dealing with them.— Donald Trump, at a NATO summit in Turkey, when asked whether the memorandum of understanding with Iran was over.
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OpinionTrump's Iran gamble has left him with nowhere to go: Patrick Cockburn: The US President wanted to force Iran's hand. Instead, he's just strengthened it
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