US re-upping blockade on Iran’s ports — sure to send struggling economy back into tailspin

ONP Summary
Following clashes over the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump initiated renewed military strikes on Iran and formally notified Congress, activating 60-day war authority without congressional approval. Trump threatened the fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility while promising continued strikes and declining negotiations.
Progressive:Reckless military threat — Progressive outlets view Trump's unilateral strikes and threats against Iran's nuclear facility as dangerous escalation without diplomatic off-ramp or clear target understanding.
Moderate:War authorization procedure — Moderate outlets view Trump's formal Congress notification and 60-day authority activation as the correct constitutional approach to military action.
Conservative:Strategic attrition campaign — Conservative outlets view Trump's relentless strikes as calculated military strategy designed to exhaust Iranian defenses and force capitulation.
Regional sources told The Post on Tuesday that it's a necessary next step to tighten the screws on a defiant Tehran, with one official saying targeting Iran’s economy does “much more” to move the needle than missile strikes. ...
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