That confluence of events has left Trump, whose party is staring down potentially devastating midterm election losses in November, with few good options. President Trump has all of the cards and all options at his disposal." "They might not like Trump, or trust the US, but they still think that's better than risking an open-ended war." But for now, Iran's ability to threaten the Strait of Hormuz — and its neighbors — remains its greatest point of leverage. Since Trump launched this war, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has become the dominating issue in the conflict.