As the US-Israel war with Iran enters its third week, Donald Trump is confronting decisions that could shape the remainder of his presidency.
Although the war risks escalating beyond control, Trump has continued to speak publicly on a wide range of unrelated topics, maintaining his characteristic unscripted style.
Despite earlier claims that the conflict was nearly over, the war now appears likely to continue for weeks or longer.
Trump has postponed a planned trip to China to focus on the situation, with the White House emphasizing his priority as ensuring the success of the military campaign, known as Operation Epic Fury.
The president has also called for an international coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route. However, several countries – including the UK and Japan – have declined to participate, expressing reluctance to be drawn deeper into the conflict.
Trump now faces a difficult choice: expand US military involvement to protect the waterway or scale back operations and risk ongoing instability and high oil prices.
Reports indicate that US forces are being repositioned in the region, keeping options open as the situation evolves.
