Former US Adviser Warns of Worsening Strait of Hormuz Tensions Post-Trump Speech
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Strait of Hormuz Tensions to Worsen After Trump Speech, Warns Ex-US Adviser
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Moneycontrol•02-04-2026, 11:26
Strait of Hormuz Tensions to Worsen After Trump Speech, Warns Ex-US Adviser
•Ex-US adviser Colonel Douglas Macgregor warns Trump's speech on Iran will intensify Strait of Hormuz tensions and disrupt global energy flows.
•Macgregor described the address as "very disappointing," lacking a clear path forward and reiterating familiar positions without clarity on achieving objectives.
•He questioned the coherence of US strategy, noting Trump's previous claims of obliterating Iran's nuclear development while still emphasizing prevention.
•Macgregor rejected the characterization of Tehran as a major sponsor of terrorism, stating available evidence does not support such claims.
•Disruptions in commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have seen traffic drop by 95%, with Iran imposing tolls and restricting passage for hostile nations.