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
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Fifteen years after President Obama's 'pivot to Asia,' the U.S. remains militarily entangled in the Middle East, with a current conflict with Iran delaying strategic engagement with China and straining military resources in the Pacific.
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.
