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.