Netanyahu convinced the US president that the only way to contain Iran was military action; however, developments on the ground proved the opposite of these calculations, and Iran was able to strike hard at US bases and its allies in the Persian Gulf, close the Strait of Hormuz, and deliver a major shock to the global economy.
A geopolitical and strategic affairs analyst told Radio France: "In the current situation, the Iranian nuclear issue has been overshadowed by the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, and this country has introduced a new form of power and pressure into the global equation."
Emmanuel Macron, who has been humiliated many times by the US President, like other European leaders, has now put the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier card on the table. This ship, which is considered the most important symbol of French naval power, has set off for the Persian Gulf with 20 Rafale fighter jets and several escort frigates.
Sanae Takaichi said: The situation prevailing in the Strait of Hormuz has put 'enormous' pressure on the Asia-Pacific region.
The US is seeking to compensate for the weakness caused by the powerful response of the Iranian armed forces by immediately approving the sale of $8.6 billion in arms to the Persian Gulf countries.
The Russian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Vienna-based international organizations said in a statement: The Israeli regime prevents the creation of a zone free of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East.
U.S. Central Command has transferred the seized Iranian vessel M/V Touska and 22 of its crew members to Pakistan for repatriation to Iran.
Zionist media reported on the staggering cost of the US confrontation with Iran and announced that Washington is trying to prevent the publication of accurate statistics on its financial losses.
A former Trump adviser criticized Trump's unilateralist policies, referring to the importance of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Spanish Foreign Minister called Iran's regional war the cause of the biggest crisis of the century and said: This crisis has no solution except negotiation.