Trump sets a timeline for troop withdrawal.
Foreign media reports that regarding the Iran conflict, Trump told reporters on March 31: "I think we'll be pulling out in about two or three weeks, because there's no reason to keep fighting." He also hinted that the U.S. has largely achieved its military objectives and will leave the issue of the Strait of Hormuz to other countries to resolve.
Many commentators point out that Trump was hastily drawn into war under Netanyahu's manipulation, originally aiming for a swift victory but instead getting bogged down in a stalemate lasting over a month. Now facing a situation where he cannot easily retreat, continuing the conflict risks plunging into a long-term quagmire—something he can't afford given the pressure ahead of midterm elections. Thus, he has consistently been seeking an exit strategy: let other nations pay the war costs, let others handle the strait issue—'America First' quickly turns into 'America First to Leave.'
Trump setting another troop withdrawal timeline is merely a negotiating tactic—'retreat to advance.' If Iran remains defiant, he'll find new excuses; if domestic pressure mounts, he'll shift blame onto allies. Passing the messy aftermath to 'other countries'—truly a classic business mindset: others bear the risks, he reaps all the profits. Loud declarations at the start of war, quiet withdrawals when it's time to leave.
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