Bangladesh, March 25 -- One wonders why US President Donald J Trump has of late ordered a pause in the US strikes on Irans power plants. Tehran does not seem to have any consideration at all for his ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The freedom of navigation through the Strait is crucial for trade and commerce for the entire world today. Washington is supposed to lead the modern free world. It should have stuck to its original efforts aimed at reopening the Strait to ensure free trade in the region.

One would suggest Jerusalem to be extra vigilant and war-prepared in the current situation. Israel would do well not to be overdependent on the unprecedented military cooperation the USA has of late extended to it. Jerusalem needs to ...