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Trump Trapped in Iran’s Escalation Game | US News
Iran’s strategic grip on the Strait of Hormuz has turned the tables on the U.S., according to political scientist Robert Pape, who warns President Trump is trapped in a “wicked escalation trap.” With just two ship attacks, Iran disrupted global oil markets and forced shipping companies into panic — proving it can wield immense leverage without full-scale war. Meanwhile, Hezbollah’s drone resurgence in Lebanon, backed by Tehran, adds another layer of chaos, while U.S. efforts to “buy off” Iran fail — power, not money, drives Tehran’s calculus. As midterms loom, Trump faces a brutal choice…
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