Former Trump Energy secretary: Iran ‘gets exactly what it wants’ if war ends without reopening Strait of Hormuz

Former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette warned Tuesday that Iran will achieve its strategic objectives if the U.S. concludes the current conflict without securing access to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipping through which roughly a third of seaborne petroleum passes. Brouillette, who served in Trump's first Cabinet, expressed skepticism on Fox Business that the administration could reach a conflict resolution without this economic leverage. The Strait of Hormuz has long been a flashpoint between the U.S. and Iran, with American administrations viewing its free passage as essential to global energy security and deterring Iranian regional influence. Brouillette's comments reflect hardline concerns within Republican circles about any agreement that might restore Iranian control over shipping routes or validate Iranian blockade tactics. His remarks suggest potential friction between foreign policy hardliners and any diplomatic overtures the Trump administration might pursue toward Iran.