DID Press: Dr. Abdul Latif Nazari, deputy at Afghanistan’s Taliban Ministry of Economy, calls Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz a sign of “US hegemony in distress” and a turning point toward global multipolarity.
Trump demanded Iran reopen the strategic waterway for oil tankers, expecting a swift Iranian collapse after heavy conflict following Ayatollah Khamenei’s Martyrdom. Instead, Iran’s response strengthened regional resilience and signaled a shift from U.S.-dominated order to multipolar influence.
Iran’s steadfast defense against U.S., Israeli, and allied pressures not only secured national interests but reshaped West Asian power dynamics. Trump’s threat to strike Iranian energy infrastructure reflects U.S. and Israeli desperation rather than leverage, highlighting Tehran’s deterrence capability.
Experts note that heightened external threats reinforce Iranian national unity, turning foreign pressure into strategic opportunity. Historical patterns confirm Iran often emerges stronger under intense international pressure, ready to defend sovereignty and regional stability.
Trump’s approach risks global norms, destabilizing the region, while Iran vows decisive defensive retaliation if provoked. The standoff underscores a broader geopolitical reality: the U.S. is constrained by Iran’s unwavering national will.