Trump's Iran conflict likely to outlast his presidency, advisers warn
Trump advisers have warned him the Iran conflict may continue beyond his presidency despite economic sanctions and blockade.
President Trump's economic pressure on Iran is working, but it is also pushing Tehran to take bigger risks, according to advisers cited in a Wall Street Journal report. The same advisers who warned against war in February have now told Trump the standoff may outlast his time in office.
Iran has escalated by firing ballistic missiles at several US military vessels since September 4. The US responded by striking Iranian oil tankers.
A major danger point is the Strait of Hormuz, the sea route where a significant share of global oil passes. If Iranian allies block this route, the effect on energy markets could be severe.
- September 4
- Escalation began
- September 9
- Advisers' warning date
- Strait of Hormuz
- Critical waterway
Why it mattersA conflict Trump expected to resolve quickly may instead drag on and expand. This creates real risks to global oil supplies and further US military action.
AustraliaAustralia's economy is exposed to oil price shocks if the Iran-US tensions disrupt supply through the Strait of Hormuz or Red Sea shipping routes.
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