President Donald Trump's unprovoked war on Iran has been criticized for its lack of planning or strategic thinking, particularly in relation to shipping and the Strait of Hormuz, and potential disruption to the global economy. The administration did not plan for Iran to target shipping and potentially target shipping, retaliating against America's Persian Gulf state allies, nor did for significant retaliation against America’s European allies. The White House is accused of expecting resistance, followed by the collapse of the Iranian regime, the installation of a pro-American government, and a return to status quo ante. The president is unable to explain his objectives or give a clear sense of when the war might end. At no point, Congress has approved this war or provided funding for ground operations, and the administration has not anticipated mass mobilizations against the deployment of National Guard troops and the use of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection as a paramilitary force.