The U.S. has a plan. Iran is stalling.

Tehran appears to be pursuing a classic war-of-attrition strategy, grounded in the belief that Washington lacks the patience for a prolonged confrontation.

That’s why the President needs to clearly tell the American people: What are we trying to achieve, and why does keeping the Strait of Hormuz open matter for core US national security interests?

If that message isn’t clear, Iran may continue to bet that time is on its side. 

Watch my analysis with Nicole Zedeck on i24. Eric