In 2011, Barack Obama said it was time to ‘pivot’ to Asia. But 15 years later, the U.S. is still at war in the Middle East — Donald Trump | ChamberLight
The U.S. continues to struggle with its strategic 'pivot' to Asia as ongoing conflict with Iran and resource shifts to the Middle East risk undermining deterrence against China's ambitions regarding Taiwan.
Internet Archive’s transcript reports Trump ordered a naval blockade after talks with Iran failed to produce a deal, while BBC News explains how a blockade could work and its role in pressuring Tehran toward a new deal. The Sunday Guardian also covers the blockade, pairing it with Trump’s warning that gas prices may remain high through the midterms.
