As Krugman says, one key reason is that the other countries recognize that they couldn’t open the Strait of Hormuz even if they wanted to. But what Trump really wants is political cover, and when you want that you don’t go out of the way to alienate what once…
Why other countries aren’t rushing to join the Iran War is a mystery that will never be explained, like the square root of 4
The article discusses geopolitical analysis of global reactions to potential military conflict involving Iran, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz blockade risks. It highlights that while the U.S. seeks political cover for actions, other nations avoid provoking Iran due to the strategic and economic consequences of regional instability.