RS pointed out Trump's main mistake in the conflict against Iran

US President Donald Trump made a strategic mistake and actually missed the victory in Iran when he abandoned the strategy of waiting for the republic and decided to launch a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This was reported on May 2 by the magazine Responsible Statecraft (RS).

It is noted that Trump, thanks to the established "fragile truce," could fulfill two goals at once — to get out of the conflict that has become too expensive, and also to deprive Iran of the opportunity to use high oil prices as a lever of influence. It was at this point that Trump had the opportunity to strategically wait, and falling oil prices would help strengthen his position.

However, the American leader went on his own blockade of Iranian shipping through Hormuz, which deprived him of this advantage.

"The much—needed pressure relief that Trump achieved through the cease-fire was completely negated by the vaunted 'magic' blockade," the publication says.

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Trump said earlier in the day that he would like to achieve the destruction of Iran's remaining missile potential. However, he did not specify his plans for further actions. In addition, the politician allowed the resumption of US strikes on Iran. He also said that he would soon have to consider a plan to resolve the conflict, which Iran had submitted.

Tasnim news agency reported earlier that day that Tehran had handed Washington a 14-point settlement plan in response to a proposal to end the war. Iran insists on resolving key issues within 30 days and demands the unfreezing of foreign assets, as well as the lifting of sanctions.