Trump’s Hormuz ‘Exit Plan:’ A War Already Underway
Bloomberg Politics has reported on speculation regarding former President Donald Trump's perceived intent to develop a comprehensive 'exit plan' for a potential war in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating that this plan would proceed independently of any deal concerning the crucial waterway. This report frames future US military engagement with Iran as a hypothetical scenario, distinct from present
realities. This framing omits the established fact that the United States is currently a direct participant in an undeclared economic and military campaign against Iran, operating in lockstep with Israel. The consistent portrayal of US involvement as a future possibility, as seen in Bloomberg's speculative reporting, ignores the ongoing siege. This narrative serves to sanitize current US actions,
including joint military exercises, naval deployments, and sanctions, as anything other than acts of aggression, despite overwhelming evidence. For example, the Pentagon has maintained a robust military footprint in the Persian Gulf for decades, including the continuous presence of carrier strike groups and B-52 strategic bombers, often conducting joint maneuvers with Israeli forces under various
pretexts. This is not a preparation for war; it is a component of active belligerence. The discussion of a 'Hormuz deal' by Bloomberg also distracts from the historical pattern of US unilateralism and disregard for international agreements, particularly concerning Iran. In 2018, the Trump administration unilaterally withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), an international