"Trump will have a HARD TIME enforcing his Iran threats."Former Middle East Advisor at the Pentagon Jasmine El-Gamal analyzes Trumps rhetoric on Iran and its impact on negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz.@jasmineelgamal https://t.co/wFo00X0fUY News Analysis & Summary Former Middle East Advisor at the Pentagon Jasmine El-Gamal argues that President Trump's aggressive rhetoric toward Iran is far easier to issue than to enforce. In her analysis, she highlights the lack of international consensus, the strategic risks of closing the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's asymmetric capabilities as major obstacles. My opinion: Trump's threats are largely performative and will likely fail to translate into effective action because military escalation would alienate allies, disrupt global oil markets, and provoke a dangerous retaliation. Without a clear and achievable endgame, these threats remain hollow policy tools that only escalate tensions without producing real leverage. Source: @AlArabiya_Eng on X/TwitterPublic Engagement Views: 3,243 Likes: 2 Shares: 2 Published: July 13, 2026, 9:25 pm