'The Iranians are going crazy' over Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- An insider reports that Iran's leadership is "going crazy" over President Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with internal divisions between pragmatists seeking negotiations and hardliners opposing reopening the passage.
- President Trump claims the Iranian government is in disarray after the elimination of key leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, causing confusion over who can represent the country.
- The US is enforcing a blockade on Iranian-linked ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil, escalating tensions and complicating potential peace talks.
- Trump has threatened further military action if the Strait is not reopened immediately and verifiably, while indicating a limited ceasefire extension to allow Iran's factions to resolve their internal disputes.
- Recent US Navy actions, including seizing an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, have added complexity to the buildup for upcoming negotiations planned to take place in Islamabad.
