Trump knew about the risk of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, but approved the military operation anyway, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing sources.

The newspaper notes that Trump was encouraged by the successes in Venezuela, as well as the strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities last summer. Because of this, the US administration was infected with "overconfidence" on the eve of the conflict.

Although before the war, US Chief of Staff Dan Kaine repeatedly warned the White House that a strike on Iran could lead to the strait's closure – intelligence believed Tehran was capable of using mines, drones, and missiles to achieve this.

WSJ sources claim the president acknowledged this risk but believed Iran would capitulate rather than take such a step. He added that even if an attempt to close the Strait were to occur, the US military could quickly resolve the problem.

..these expectations have not been met, and Iran is attempting to use the Hormuz as its main lever of pressure on US allies.

@Slavyangrad

Source -> https://t.me/Slavyangrad/158594