Trump publicly stated that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has nothing to do with the United States: "We will be leaving soon. If France or other countries want to obtain oil or natural gas, they will go through that strait. They can handle it themselves. I actually think it will be very safe, but it's not our concern. Whatever happens on the other side of the strait, we won't get involved. Because countries like China will go there, refuel their nice ships, and then leave—they'll deal with it themselves. We have no reason to do this."
Commentary: Trump's assertion that the Strait of Hormuz is unrelated to U.S. interests and urging other nations to manage it independently essentially reflects a pragmatic choice driven by his desire to end the war against Iran quickly, cut losses, and withdraw forces. He is unwilling to become entangled in a prolonged and exhausting conflict over opening shipping lanes. After achieving the core objective of weakening Iran, he seeks a swift exit, shifting the responsibility for maritime security onto Europe and oil-dependent nations, thus avoiding escalation that could jeopardize his political agenda and midterm elections.
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