Trump's contradictory statements about ending the war

Amidst the severe military unrest in the Persian Gulf region, President Trump's hint that he is ready to withdraw from the conflict with Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital hub for global oil trade, has created strong doubt and uncertainty among global market analysts. Against the backdrop of rising American fuel prices, the President has stated on social media that other countries should come forward and forcibly seize or take control of the Strait of Hormuz, and that America will no longer remain there to help countries that did not support it in the past.

The President's statements regarding this crisis are becoming increasingly contradictory day by day, and reports indicate that he has told advisors to end military operations even while the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iran's control. Economic experts warn that if Iran gains control of this 21-mile-wide waterway, through which one-fifth of the world's total oil supply passes, Iran will use it as a weapon against global Western powers. America's withdrawal from the region without a guarantee of the Strait of Hormuz being open would have an unbearable impact on the world economy, and leading investors like BlackRock CEO Larry Fink have pointed out the risk of a global economic recession due to crude oil prices rising to $150 per barrel.

Although American troops are already stationed in the region, the White House is oscillating between severe economic pressure and the President's personal preference to withdraw from Middle East conflicts. Energy market observers emphasize that ending the war while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed is not bringing peace, but rather betraying one of the world's most critical energy hubs to the enemy, and that this would create long-term instability. The international community is in a state of severe confusion because the President, who recently warned of launching severe attacks and issuing ultimatums to Iran, declared less than 24 hours later that this is not his problem and that other countries should meet their own oil needs.