Barbara Slavin of the Stimson Center says Trump misread the situation in Iran and now scrambles for a way out. She adds he did not anticipate Iran’s leadership holding firm, pressure failing to force a deal, or the Strait of Hormuz closure shocking the global economy, increasing the risk of a prolonged war.Published On 5 Apr 20265 Apr 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2SharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
