U.S. President Donald Trump has continued to frame the Iran war in assertive terms even as tensions deepen.
U.S. President Donald Trump has continued to frame the Iran war in assertive terms even as tensions deepen. In an April 1 address, he said U.S. forces had “crippled” Iran’s military and pointed to progress toward victory. On Monday, he warned Iran could be “taken out […] in one night” while stressing that reopening the Strait of Hormuz was a “very big priority.” He has also criticized allies, saying countries including Korea, Japan and parts of Europe have not done enough to support U.S. efforts, underscoring growing strategic isolation. [PARK YONG-SEOK]
