Donald Trump has said the US should be “reimbursed” for protecting rich countries in the Middle East. Among those called out by the US president were Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait – and Israel. It follows Iran announcing on Sunday that it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz, after the US reportedly struck more than 140 targets across Iran. Trump responded by saying he will bring back the naval blockade of the waterway, charging a 20% fee on cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
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The real consequence of this war that isn’t really being talked about, and is the clearest sign of the American empire coming to a close, is that no one believes the US will, or even can, “protect” them. Iran was hitting the Gulf states at will, destroying multiple US bases in the region. Israel itself was getting hit, and its defensive capabilities were running on empty before the ceasefire.