Trump signals possible Iran exit as fuel prices surge
Trump, facing mounting pressure, has made conflicting statements about the duration of the war since the Feb 28 large-scale strikes carried out by the U.S. and Israel against Iran.
KATHMANDU: Donald Trump said Tuesday that U.S. troops could withdraw from Iran within two to three weeks, even as global energy tensions push gasoline prices in the United States above $4 per gallon for the first time in over three years.
According to the American Automobile Association, the national average price of gasoline crossed the $4 mark amid volatility in energy markets and investor concerns over a prolonged conflict.
Trump, facing mounting pressure, has made conflicting statements about the duration of the war since the Feb 28 large-scale strikes carried out by the U.S. and Israel against Iran.
He noted that negotiations between Washington and Tehran are ongoing, raising the possibility of a swift end to the conflict if a deal is reached.
Trump also reiterated that securing and reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz would become the responsibility of other nations, highlighting its critical role in global energy supply.
