Failing to foresee the Strait of Hormuz is a childish mistake

POSITION07.04.2026
Failing to foresee the Strait of Hormuz is a childish mistake

Argentine author, journalist, and political analyst Jorge Asís has made surprising assessments regarding global politics. Criticizing US President Donald Trump’s approach to foreign policy, Asís stated that putting Iran and Venezuela in the same category is a big mistake.
“Elchi” reports that “In Argentina, Javier Milei’s government strengthened its ties with the US and Israel; it took an open stance against Iran and, in this context, took steps such as providing military support at the United Nations and voting against pro-Palestinian resolutions.” Throughout his interview on the Modo Fontevecchia program broadcast on Net TV, analyst Jorge Asís warns that this strategy could lead to unnecessary diplomatic risks in an increasingly tense environment.
“Trump thinks Iran is Venezuela, and he is wrong.”
Argentine author, journalist, and political analyst Jorge Asís has gained great acclaim and published novels adapted into films such as “Flores robadas en los jardines de Quilmes,” establishing a strong presence in print and visual media. His writings often combine fiction, chronicle, and political analysis with a very personal tone. In the political sphere, he served as Argentina’s ambassador to Portugal during the Carlos Menem government and, over time, became known as a commentator on current events, particularly through his columns, interviews, and media appearances.
“It’s impossible not to ask this question: Can Donald Trump’s power somehow weaken in the upcoming US elections?
Yes, exactly. And in my opinion, Argentina is too dependent on the strategy of someone approaching eighty years old. This person may even have health problems and does not have all the advantages in the US. In my opinion, Donald Trump has bought Netanyahu’s agenda. Israel has its own agenda in the region, and as Joe Kent said when he resigned: Iran has not posed a threat to either the US or Argentina, and the US does not demand so much from Argentina.
There is no need to be more “pro-Trump” than any farmer in the US.”

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