by James Lileks
Is Trump dumb and distracted, or a wily super genius? X is split.
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Tanker sits anchored as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 7, 2026.
Benoit Tessier/Reuters
If you follow the big brains on X, you’ve probably gleaned two different views on the Strait of Hormuz difficulties.
From the smart kids who got a degree in international relations from Georgetown and now post on X from their job at the mall phone store: The administration was completely surprised when Iran tried to restrict shipping. It went like this:
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James Lileks blogs at www.lileks.com.
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If you follow the big brains on X, you’ve probably gleaned two different views on the Strait of Hormuz difficulties.
From the smart kids who got a degree in international relations from Georgetown and now post on X from their job at the mall phone store: The administration was completely surprised when Iran tried to restrict shipping. It went like this:
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About the Author
James Lileks blogs at www.lileks.com.
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