Strategy move to throw the ball to the countries that use them or another decision change. His new post brings new data to .
The American president, from where until a few hours ago he declared that he was determined to bring the war to the end and did not want to hear about a truce, now in a new post he emphasizes that he is considering the possibility of limiting military operations in .
After first listing what the US has achieved, according to him, in the field, he then refers to the Straits of Hormuz. As he typically states, the pass should be guarded by “countries that use it and not by the US”. In fact, he points out that if “necessary, the US will help”, but it is an “easy military operation for them”.
All this at a time when reports are increasing to ensure the safe passage of ships in the Straits of Hormuz.
The Trump post in detail
“We are very close to achieving our goals as we consider limiting our major military operations in the Middle East against Iran’s terrorist regime: (1) To completely weaken Iran’s missile capabilities, launchers and everything else associated with them; (2) Destroy Iran’s defense industrial base. (3) Eliminate its Navy and Air Force, including anti-aircraft weapons. (4) Never allow Iran to come even close to nuclear capability, and always be in a position so that the US can respond quickly and forcefully to such a situation, should it occur. (5) To protect, at the highest level, our allies in the Middle East, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and others.
The Strait of Hormuz should be guarded and controlled as needed by other nations that use it — the United States does not! If asked, we will assist these countries in their efforts in Hormuz, but this should not be necessary once the Iranian threat is eliminated. It is important to note that it will be an easy military operation for them. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
What came before
A few hours earlier, the US president said he rules out any “ceasefire” in Iran, as tomorrow Saturday marks three weeks since the start of the war.
“I don’t want a ceasefire. You know, you don’t have a ceasefire when you’re literally exterminating the enemy,” he told reporters as he left the White House for Florida.
When asked if Israel would be ready to end the war after the US completes its military action in Iran, he replied “I think so.” On opening the Straits of Hormuz, Trump said “a lot of help” is needed and commented that “it would be nice” if countries like China and Japan were involved. “At some point, it will open on its own,” he added.
Also referring to the British government’s decision to allow its bases in the United Kingdom to be used to launch strikes on Iran’s missile facilities, he said London should provide its assistance more quickly.
