Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump made significant remarks on the situation and its global impact. While Israel continues large-scale strikes on Iran, Tehran has reportedly launched retaliatory attacks on Israel and on Gulf countries hosting U.S. military bases. The conflict has triggered a sharp surge in global crude oil prices, creating turbulence in the international energy market as disruptions to oil supplies from Gulf nations push several countries to impose fuel conservation measures and increase domestic fuel prices.
Against this backdrop, Trump stated that the ongoing tensions and clashes with Iran could end soon, though he did not provide a specific timeline. Speaking in Florida, he said the United States and its allies were “very close” to bringing the conflict to an end and described the current operations as limited military action aimed at stabilizing the region.
Trump also expressed disappointment over the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader following the recent death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israel attacks. According to Trump, the leadership transition could create further complications within Iran and influence the regional situation.
Warning Tehran against disrupting global energy supplies, Trump said the United States would not allow any country to hold the world hostage by blocking oil shipments. He cautioned that if Iran attempts to interfere with oil transport routes, particularly in the Gulf region, it would face strong and decisive action.
Trump’s remarks about the possible end of the conflict had a calming effect on international oil markets, with crude prices easing slightly in some regions. He added that the United States is considering easing certain oil-related sanctions to stabilize supply and would provide political risk insurance for tankers operating in the Gulf, while the U.S. Navy and allied forces stand ready to escort vessels through key waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz.