Trump, Iran, and Oil: Why the US Failed to Control the Middle East

In an interview with Pravda.Ru, military expert, political scientist, professor, and director of the Center for Military-Political Studies Alexey Podberezkin explains what lies behind the seizure of an Iranian vessel and the escalation of the conflict. He analyzes US objectives, the situation around the Strait of Hormuz, and provides a forecast for the development of the confrontation. Seizure of an Iranian Vessel: Signal or Accident Q: The Americans recently seized an Iranian vessel. How do you assess this step — is it a warning or a threat? A: In fact, this is an illustration that this entire story is not over for either the United States, or Iran, or other countries. The situation is in an intermediate phase, and developments may unfold unexpectedly quickly in very different directions.