According to a report by Al Jazeera on May 27, 2026, Pro-Israel US Democratic Senator Cory Booker has said that President Donald Trump’s approach to negotiations has significantly strengthened Tehran’s position in ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran.…....
In a US media interview, Booker argued that the current strategy has completely backfired, saying it has worsened Washington’s standing in the region and empowered Iran diplomatically and strategically.
“That’s why this war is wrong. He’s got us in a situation that’s worse than it was before. A more extreme regime, Strait of Hormuz now is a leveraging point for them,” he said.
He further warned that Iran’s increased influence over key regional waterways has created additional pressure points for the United States and its allies, particularly in terms of energy security and global trade routes.
“This weak nation has put America in a stalemate, and Donald Trump is being played as the fool that he is for getting us into this in the first place.”
Booker’s comments reflect growing debate in Washington over the effectiveness of current US policy toward Iran, especially amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Lawmakers remain divided on whether diplomatic pressure and military deterrence are achieving their intended goals or unintentionally strengthening Tehran’s bargaining position.
The remarks come as concerns persist over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for global oil supplies, which continues to be a focal point in US-Iran tensions.
