Situation is not good, Trump’s advisers advise to get out of Iran

US President Donald Trump has said he wants to focus on ending the ongoing war with Iran quickly. At the same time, some of his advisers have privately advised him to find an 'exit ramp' or 'way out'. Because oil prices are rising rapidly and there are concerns that a prolonged conflict could cause political repercussions.

Speaking to reporters in Florida on Monday (March 9), Trump said that most of the objectives of the military operation have already been achieved. He said, 'We are well ahead of schedule.'

He added that he believes the war will be 'over very soon.'

However, he did not give a specific time frame for when the ongoing military attack on Iran will end. When asked about helping the Iranian people, who have rebelled against the current regime, Trump's statement suggests that he wants a quick end to the war; he is not so keen on continuing to press for a change of leadership.

“We want a system that will pave the way for many years of peace,” Trump said. “If that’s not possible, it’s better to end it now.”

He also said he was disappointed by the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Iran’s new supreme leader. According to him, the decision indicates that Tehran is not willing to back down.

Some Trump administration officials have said that if Tehran continues to attack regional countries and if Israel is interested in attacking Iranian targets, it will be difficult for the United States to easily withdraw from this war. In that speech, Trump said that he was prepared to continue attacking Iran if Iran continues to block the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transportation routes.

A senior administration official said that Trump would not stop the war until he can claim a satisfactory victory, given the US military advantage. According to sources familiar with the matter, Trump has sometimes wondered why Tehran has not surrendered despite repeated joint military strikes by the United States and Israel.

Meanwhile, White House press secretary Carolyn Levitt criticized the report. "This story is full of nonsense based on unnamed sources. I can assure you that these sources are not in the room with President Trump," she said.

She added that the president's top advisers are working 24 hours a day, seven days a week to ensure that "Operation Epic Fury" is a success. Ultimately, the commander in chief will determine when the offensive will end.

Trump's rhetoric on the war has also been fraught with inconsistencies. Last week, he said he wanted Iran's "unconditional surrender" and did not rule out sending ground troops to the country. But on Monday, he told the New York Post that he was nowhere near giving such an order. He said the war could be over soon, but added, “We can go further and we will go further.”

According to current and former US officials, Trump has publicly hinted and privately told advisers that he could support the assassination of the young Khamenei if he does not give in to US demands. The comments come at a time when oil prices have risen and fallen rapidly, raising concerns among Trump’s allies about the economic costs of the war and the potential political repercussions.

Some of Trump’s advisers have noted with concern that oil prices have risen above $100 a barrel. Some Republican leaders concerned about the issue have reportedly called to raise the issue of the midterm elections. “When gas and oil prices rise, everything goes up,” said Stephen Moore, Trump’s economic adviser. “People’s purchasing power was already under pressure. Now it’s creating a real challenge.”

Source: Wall Street Journal.