The Strait of Hormuz has been the subject of inconsistent messaging from the White House, with United States President Donald Trump rapidly shifting his stance on its utility to the US, as tensions with Iran appear increasingly more hostile. In an outburst directed at Iran, Trump demanded on Sunday that Hormuz be reopened, warning of imminent military action targeting key infrastructure if shipping does not resume.
USSC Non-Resident Senior Fellow Bruce Wolpe spoke with SBS News, saying Trump's policy may be simply dysfunctional, or his ambiguity may be a deliberate ploy to keep Iran off balance.