Washington Threatens Escalation as Strait of Hormuz Remains Blocked
President Donald Trump recently stated the U.S. has not yet begun to dismantle Iran's infrastructure, reaffirming promises to intensify attacks. This declaration from Washington arrives as numerous nations are actively seeking pathways to restart critical energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains obstructed. The ongoing military operation against Iran, now in its fifth week
since the initial joint U.S.-Israeli aerial assault, continues to precipitate regional instability and financial market volatility. Al-Monitor frames this situation as mounting pressure on the Trump administration to secure a swift resolution. This framing disregards the historical pattern observed since the 1980s, where any Iranian reciprocation to foreign aggression in the Strait of Hormuz is
invariably labeled as 'instability' or 'aggression,' while the initiating U.S. and Israeli military actions are often described as 'deterrence' or 'defensive measures.' For example, the 1988 downing of Iran Air Flight 655 by the USS Vincennes, killing all 290 civilians, was unilaterally deemed a 'tragic accident' by the U.S. and never acknowledged as an act of war, illustrating a consistent
narrative bias. The current obstruction of the Strait, a vital chokepoint for global oil transit, is a direct consequence of the joint military operation that has already resulted in significant damage to Iranian facilities. Follow the incentives. They never lie. Neither do we. Don't let the algorithm bury this. Follow @The_Piaz on X, join us on Telegram , and share this with someone who needs the