Does the Iran war diminish US superpower status?
Key takeaways
- The US is still unrivaled in its ability to project military strength around the world, but Iran's success in blocking the Strait of Hormuz has raised tough question on America's role as protector of global trade.
- https://p.dw.com/p/5FVPNUS military power serves as the ultimate security guarantee for global trade Image: U.S.
- The online post on Sunday also saw Trump "fully authorize" the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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The US is still unrivaled in its ability to project military strength around the world, but Iran's success in blocking the Strait of Hormuz has raised tough question on America's role as protector of global trade.
https://p.dw.com/p/5FVPNUS military power serves as the ultimate security guarantee for global trade Image: U.S. Navy/Planet Pix/ZUMA/picture alliance Advertisement"Ships of the World, start your engines," US President Donald Trump said while announcing a deal with Iran to end the conflict he launched along with Israel more than four months ago,
The online post on Sunday also saw Trump "fully authorize" the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.