Omer Waldman Criticizes Trump’s Hormuz Strait Statement, Calls for Final Iran Solution

During a broadcast on Channel 14’s program The Patriots, panelist Omer Waldman responded sharply to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent declaration to "regain control of the Strait of Hormuz." Waldman criticized Trump’s past approach toward Tehran, asserting that he lost a historic momentum that could have led to significant change in Iran. She compared Trump’s and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the issue to "a wet matzah problem," explaining that excessive pressure causes it to crumble, implying the need to halt the current strategy before it fails completely.

Waldman emphasized that Trump missed the critical moment when Iranian citizens were mobilizing for potential revolution. She warned against continuing the endless cycle of ineffective agreements and repeated military strikes, urging for bold decisions that would produce a permanent resolution to the Iranian challenge. "We need real control to stop this loop and provide a final solution to the entire Iran issue," she concluded.

The discussion highlights ongoing debates in Israeli media about how best to address Iran’s regional influence and the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit chokepoint. Waldman’s comments reflect frustration with past policies and a call for a decisive, lasting approach rather than temporary measures.