Republicans Use Hormuz Crisis Threats to Showcase Trump’s Strongman Image Abroad
Populist 'people vs elites' messaging & strongman style
By foregrounding Iran’s threat to close the waterway and Trump’s vow of force, officials keep followers in a constant crisis mindset that centers the president as decisive savior. The tactic sustains loyalty through militarized spectacle rather than sober diplomacy.
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By foregrounding Iran’s threat to close the waterway and Trump’s vow of force, officials keep followers in a constant crisis mindset that centers the president as decisive savior. The tactic sustains loyalty through militarized spectacle rather than sober diplomacy.
Iran: "The Strait is closed." Iran: "The Strait is open." Analysts: "What does this mean?" Iran: "Yes."
US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes
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Iran: "The Strait is closed." Iran: "The Strait is open." Analysts: "What does this mean?" Iran: "Yes."
Iran: "The Strait is closed." Iran: "The Strait is open." Analysts: "What does this mean?" Iran: "Yes."
Iran: "The Strait is closed." Iran: "The Strait is open." Analysts: "What does this mean?" Iran: "Yes."
Did he get Iran's permission to close the hormuz?
US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again | News , Sports , Jobs
Ships are getting out, Iran can’t block it, they are not in control, 55 merchant ships sailed out today.
US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again
If Iran can open and close The Strait of Hormuz at will, then they have a weapon far more effective than a nuclear bomb.
Iran has Hormuz USA has no things this is real power
Iranian state media reported the closure was due to violations by the United States and Israel. Read more (no sign up necessary): https://t.co/089blyZWFY
Iran: "The Strait is closed." Iran: "The Strait is open." Analysts: "What does this mean?" Iran: "Yes."
As they should. The strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran.
As they should. The strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran.
As they should. The strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran.
So shipping going to face toll charges from both Iran and ‘Trump’?
I think the way the Iranians are dictating terms in the negotiations reveal they are now immune to Donalds threats.
I think the way the Iranians are dictating terms in the negotiations reveal they are now immune to Donalds threats.
3 Indian tankers cross Hormuz safely as Iran shuts it again
Iran closes Hormuz again as Lebanon truce frays
Key words: “IRAN says…” - this saga is sounding more like the boy who cried “wolf” - when it actually happens - no one would believe it 🤷🏻♂️
Mixed messages on Strait of Hormuz create uncertainty for oil. Mixed messages from the U.S. and Iran on the Strait of Hormuz are injecting further uncertainty into the future of the
Iran is stalling, probably to re-arm or try to move their enriched uranium.
If Iran can open and close The Strait of Hormuz at will, then they have a weapon far more effective than a nuclear bomb.
The strait was opened before the war. Remember that.
If Iran can open and close The Strait of Hormuz at will, then they have a weapon far more effective than a nuclear bomb.
Iran is stalling, probably to re-arm or try to move their enriched uranium.
So shipping going to face toll charges from both Iran and ‘Trump’?
US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes