Trump White House Lacks Plan for Iran Stalemate
President Trump has announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire in the Iran war, a move that follows threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure if a peace deal is not reached. Despite claims from the White House that the US blockade of Iranian ports is successfully crippling the economy, a stalemate persists. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and Iran’s refusal to reopen it signifies a lack of a clear path forward for the administration, with rising oil prices directly impacting UK inflation.