A deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump
- To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to compromise.
- The Trump administration has ruled out any arrangement that would cement Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran insists on some measure of control over the strait, which is crucial for global oil flow.
- Experts suggest that increasing economic pressure may prompt Trump to compromise on the issue.
- The U.S. military is reportedly running short on weapons, which could influence Trump's decision-making.
WASHINGTON (AP) — To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise. Any concession would be tough for the Republican president, who has insisted there is no truth to his sagging poll numbers, the sluggish economy and the U.S. military’s dwindling stockpiles of key weapons following the Iran war he launched with Israel more than five months ago.
The sticking point has been over control of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world’s oil normally flows. While both sides say a deal is close, the Trump administration has ruled out any arrangement that would cement Iran’s grip over the Persian Gulf waterway, including Tehran charging fees. But Iran has insisted on some measure of control, saying the strait will not go back to being an open international waterway as it was before the war.
Experts say the U.S. military is running short on weapons like advanced missile interceptors that have defended American troops from Iranian attacks. The Center for Strategic and International Studies has released reports on declining inventories based on budget documents and other public information.
与伊朗达成关于霍尔木兹海峡的协议可能需要特朗普做出妥协
华盛顿（美联社）——为了与伊朗达成重新开放经济重要的霍尔木兹海峡的协议，特朗普可能需要做出不寻常的妥协。任何让步对这位共和党总统来说都将是困难的，他坚持认为自己下滑的民调数字、疲软的经济和美国军方在与以色列发起的伊朗战争后关键武器库存减少的情况并不属实。
争议的焦点是霍尔木兹海峡的控制权，约20%的全球石油通常通过该海峡流动。尽管双方表示协议接近，但特朗普政府已排除任何会巩固伊朗对波斯湾水道控制的安排，包括德黑兰收取费用。然而，伊朗坚持要求对海峡有一定的控制权，表示海峡不会回到战争前的开放国际水道状态。
专家表示，美国军方在先进导弹拦截器等武器上出现短缺，这些武器曾保护美国军队免受伊朗攻击。战略与国际研究中心根据预算文件和其他公开信息发布了库存下降的报告。