[Robert J. Fouser] Waiting out Trump

Almost five weeks have passed since the US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. Iran has retaliated with missile and drone barrages and a de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The price of oil has nearly doubled, and financial markets have fallen sharply. The US continues to send military resources, including elite ground troops, to the region, which exacerbates the uncertainty.