Trump says U.S. isn't withdrawing "quite yet," but allies must "come in and take care of" Strait of Hormuz
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump stated he is not yet ready to withdraw U.S. forces involved in efforts to pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite urging allies to contribute militarily.
- Trump expressed frustration with allies like the U.K. for not sending military assets to support the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, emphasizing that other countries need to take responsibility.
- He downplayed the threat posed by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, calling Iran "decimated" and suggesting that countries struggling to get oil should "come up and take it" themselves.
- Gas prices have risen above $4 per gallon for the first time in over three years, but Trump and White House officials predict prices will fall once the military operation, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, concludes.
- Trump claimed Iran's military capabilities have been severely degraded, asserting a "total regime change" has occurred, but declined to confirm if victory would require eliminating Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.
