The West Point History Professor

THE ARMAGEDDON PRESS CONFERENCE: DONALD TRUMP AT WAR

Former President Donald Trump held a press conference demanding Iran open the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a 24‑hour air campaign that could cripple Iran’s power plants, bridges and desalination facilities. The analysis outlines three possible paths: a forceful seizure of the strait and its islands, a destructive strike on Iran’s critical infrastructure, or a negotiated opening on terms acceptable to Trump. It evaluates the massive troop requirements, likely casualties, and legal risks of large‑scale attacks, and argues that a diplomatic compromise—limited uranium disclosures and shared control—is the most probable outcome.