Donald Trump's speech to the nation was a verbal salad. People expected him to present a schedule of his actions, but he said all the things we have heard. This address was supposed to reassure Americans, but it had the opposite effect. This was said by Arabist Prof. Vladimir Chukov in the studio of “The Day Live” on NOVA NEWS.
Studies show that approval of the speech of the American head of state is about 15%, and disapproval - about 50, the expert added. He emphasized that some perceived the president's words as a threat to use nuclear weapons, but in fact it is about redefining the goals. According to him, Trump's goals in the Middle East were previously purely military, but now they are military-economic.
Chukov was categorical that Iran's missile potential had been underestimated, and this must be the work of US intelligence.
The Arabist said that the Strait of Hormuz would not be opened soon. He expressed doubt that the US would undertake a ground operation in Iran.