Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder has criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of the confrontation with Iran, arguing that the White House misjudged the situation. Politico reports that, in his view, Trump’s decision-making style — often driven by instinct rather than detailed analysis or expert advice — has led to strategic miscalculations.

Daalder suggested that while this approach had worked for Trump in the past, it has proven ineffective in dealing with Iran. Despite days of strikes, Washington has not achieved its intended objectives. Instead, Tehran has shifted the balance by launching attacks on Persian Gulf countries and disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to the former diplomat, Trump is now facing an adversary unwilling to yield to pressure, exposing the limits of his strategy.

The U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran has been ongoing for more than a month, with both sides continuing to exchange strikes. The escalation has effectively halted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global supplies of oil and liquefied natural gas from Arab states.

In an effort to de-escalate, the United States recently предложил Iran a 15-point plan that included demands to halt its nuclear program, reduce missile capabilities, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In return, Washington offered sanctions relief and assistance in developing peaceful nuclear energy. Iranian authorities rejected the proposal and presented their own conditions.