Donald Trump's final move that effectively neutralized Iran

This evening (Tuesday), it can be stated that Donald Trump has won the battle against Iran for the Strait of Hormuz. According to a statement from the president, the threat of naval mines has been completely neutralized, depriving the Iranian regime of its last leverage over a critical global energy corridor.

The figures support this conclusion. Every day, 15 million barrels of oil pass through Hormuz and alternative routes. Venezuela, now an ally of the USA, supplies nearly 2 million barrels per day. Combined with China's reduced dependence on Iranian and Middle Eastern oil, the volume brought to market by Donald Trump reaches nearly 20 million barrels per day—a figure comparable to pre-war export levels from Hormuz. This is reflected in prices: Brent crude stands at 90 dollars per barrel, while American oil is at 85 dollars, defying pessimistic forecasts.

Donald Trump's current strategy toward Iran mirrors the "Anaconda Plan" from the American Civil War. During that conflict, the Union army blocked the South's ports and waterways, slowly tightening a stranglehold around the enemy. The same process is now being applied to Iran.

With each passing day, the pressure on Iran intensifies: the country faces a blockade, high inflation, and international isolation. The lack of a modern navy or air force prevents Tehran from restoring military capabilities that took decades to build. The USA and Israel retain the ability to strike Iran at any location and at any time. The strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz is diminishing as oil exports via the Red Sea and the port of Haifa become increasingly viable. Iran is becoming weaker and poorer, a fact that remains paramount regardless of developments in the strait or US political cycles.