Trump announced that U.S. troops will withdraw from the Middle East within two to three weeks and shifted blame onto the defense of the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump said today that U.S. troops will withdraw from the Middle East within 2-3 weeks.

The U.S. president warned other countries that they must be "able to stand on their own" in the Strait of Hormuz.

He claimed: "The United States has no connection whatsoever with this matter (referring to passage through the Strait of Hormuz)."

Commentary: Trump's announcement of a short-term withdrawal of U.S. forces from the Middle East, coupled with shifting blame for the defense of the Strait of Hormuz, reflects both a desire to quickly end conflicts and avoid getting trapped in protracted warfare, as well as a hardline pressure tactic toward allies and a transfer of responsibility—breaking America's long-standing commitment to dominating the security landscape in the Middle East.

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