"Trump has been telling aides that he's willing to end U.S. military operations without addressing Iran's control of the strait, leaving the resolution to a later date."
"Secretary of State Marco Rubio omitted the strait from his list of U.S. war goals, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated it would be reopened 'over time.'"
"Trump vowed to blow up Iran's electric, oil, and desalinization infrastructure if the regime didn't cut a deal and unblock the strait."
"Trump suggested that countries affected by the Strait of Hormuz should buy oil from the U.S. or have the courage to take control of the strait."
President Trump has issued threats to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, a critical point for global energy. Despite rising gas prices, he is contemplating ending U.S. military operations without resolving Iran's control over the strait. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have downplayed the importance of the strait in U.S. war goals. Trump has suggested that countries affected by the strait's closure should either buy oil from the U.S. or take control of the strait themselves.
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