Trump’s Effort to Open the Strait of Hormuz: Saudi Arabia Decided Washington Isn’t Worth the Risk

President Trump’s effort to open the Strait of Hormuz was undermined by Saudi Arabia’s sudden withdrawal of support for a military operation. Saudi Arabia decided that Washington wasn’t worth the risk, effectively halting the operation and diminishing U.S. leverage in the region. This highlights a growing distrust among U.S. allies and presents a significant challenge to future American initiatives in the Gulf.