"Trump is demanding that China and America’s allies enter the war and help turn the tide. [H]e is also talking about using military force to open the Strait of Hormuz and conquer Kharg Island. Of course, no country wants to join a losing war, especially on the side of the two most ruthless and heartless states in the international system. As for opening the Strait of Hormuz with US military power, that would be a fool’s errand as would an amphibious assault on Kharg Island."
Professor John Mearsheimer
Against Utah Valley University for negligence and wrongful acts.
https://static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2026/09/2026-09-09_Notice_of_Claim_Final.pdf