Obama's recognition of Iran's power in the Strait of Hormuz Former US President Barack Obama, in a speech criticizing the Donald Trump government's war against Iran, saw this conflict as an unnecessary action that not only did not achieve Washington's stated goals, but also brought heavy military and economic costs to the US. Obama said that during the war American bases and allies were attacked, several American soldiers were killed and hundreds of people were injured. He also warned that America's missile reserves have dwindled and this issue has weakened the country's military strength and defense readiness. The former US president said that Iran now has the power in the Strait of Hormuz that allows it to influence traffic in this strategic waterway. A large part of the world's oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and any disruption in this route could put pressure on the energy market.

Obama's recognition of Iran's power in the Strait of Hormuz Former US President Barack Obama, in a speech criticizing the Donald Trump government's war against Iran, saw this conflict as an unnecessary action that not only did not achieve Washington's stated goals, but also brought heavy military and economic costs to the US. Obama said that during the war American bases and allies were attacked, several American soldiers were killed and hundreds of people were injured. He also warned that America's missile reserves have dwindled and this issue has weakened the country's military strength and defense readiness. The former US president said that Iran now has the power in the Strait of Hormuz that allows it to influence traffic in this strategic waterway. A large part of the world's oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and any disruption in this route could put pressure on the energy market.