Trump's strategy of pressuring Iran is backfiring and worrying global markets

The confrontational policy pursued by Donald Trump The approach towards Iran appears to be reaching its limits, as the crisis between Washington and Tehran has dragged on for several weeks and continues to threaten the global economy, according to a Reuters analysis published Friday.

Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has often obtained international concessions through an aggressive negotiating style that combines public threats, economic pressure, and ultimatums. This strategy has allowed him to impose his position on major trade and geopolitical issues. But with regard to Iran, this approach seems to be having the opposite effect.

According to several analysts interviewed by Reuters, Trump's coercive diplomacy is encountering resistance from Iranian leaders, who refuse to yield to American pressure despite military strikes and economic sanctions. Tehran is now reportedly banking on its resilience and the global impact of the tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.

The conflict, which has lasted for eleven weeks, has already profoundly disrupted global energy markets. Fears of a prolonged interruption of oil exports in the Gulf are fueling price volatility and reinforcing concerns about international economic growth.

Reuters also points out that Donald Trump appears increasingly frustrated by the lack of rapid diplomatic progress. Despite this, the US president does not seem willing to soften his rhetoric or strategy toward Iranian leaders, which reduces the prospects for a negotiated agreement in the short term.

For many experts, one of the main obstacles remains the need for Iranian leaders to preserve their domestic credibility. Even weakened by the US-Israeli strikes that targeted several high-ranking military officials, the Islamic Republic refuses to give the impression of yielding to foreign pressure.

This diplomatic impasse is now fueling fears of a prolonged crisis in the Middle East, with regular periods of high military and economic tension. In this context, the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical point whose stability is considered essential for global energy supplies.