# Trump cannot freeze the Iran war on his own terms

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trump-cannot-freeze-the-iran-war-on-his-own-terms/
- Published: 2026-11-11T09:12:15+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T09:37:01+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/trump-cannot-freeze-iran-war-his-own-terms
- Topics: Americas, Government, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Trump favours maintaining pressure on Iran for now.
- Tehran may escalate to make the blockade costly.
- A wider US offensive could bring greater risks without securing concessions.

## Summary

Donald Trump has signalled that the US will maintain its naval blockade and military pressure on Iran, while saying a further major offensive is unlikely for now. The article argues that Washington cannot set the terms or duration of this standoff: Iran may see the blockade as an existential threat and escalate, potentially drawing the US into a wider conflict.

The article says Iran could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz or attack regional energy facilities to raise the cost of the blockade. Brent crude fell six per cent on Monday, reducing some of the pressure on global energy markets. It also cites military analysis suggesting limited strikes may achieve little, while broader attacks or attempts to seize enriched uranium could bring serious risks; previous attacks have not forced Iran to meet US demands.

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