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The U.S. is locked in a high-stakes standoff with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump pivots from a cargo fee proposal to a full blockade of Iranian ports while keeping the waterway open for others. Drawing parallels to Arctic tensions, former U.S. Ambassador Carla Sands sees China as a key player in global flashpoints, pushing back against a communist global order. Sands praises Trump’s bold, deal-making approach to Iran, stressing the need to target leadership and the Revolutionary Guard to prevent escalation. She also highlights Trump’s potential to secure vital U.S. interests in Greenland, arguing Denmark lacks the capacity to develop and defend the territory — a chance for U.S. economic and security gains. Sands concludes that Trump is uniquely equipped to confront global challenges head-on, something past administrations avoided, and she’s gratified by his decisive leadership.

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