CNN host and Washington Post columnist Fareed Zakaria commented on the current situation with Iran, stating that the blockade is having a significant impact.
What happened
Zakaria noted that the Iranians are feeling the pressure and have been making proposals, but President Trump seems hesitant to accept them. According to Zakaria, both sides are trying to press their advantage, making it difficult to reach a deal.
Zakaria also mentioned that Trump has been searching for a way to settle the issue, wanting to claim a win, but this has been challenging. He pointed out that Trump has threatened force in recent weeks but has not actually used it.
Zakaria believes that the blockade is working well and that the Iranians are being squeezed. He thinks that eventually, a resolution will be reached, as escalating the war is not a viable option, especially in light of the recent midterm elections.
