US President Donald Trump is advocating for military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities while simultaneously backing away from a plan to impose a toll on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The shift in rhetoric comes as the administration seeks to balance military pressure with diplomatic support from regional allies.
According to reports from TASS and Dagbladet, Trump stated that Arab nations have requested the US reconsider the toll mechanism.
The President framed the broader campaign as an effort to remove Iran’s influence in the region, declaring, "We are getting rid of the bully of the Middle East." This statement follows recent US airstrikes on Iranian targets and retaliatory attacks by Iranian forces on American bases and commercial tankers.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies.
Recent data indicates a sharp drop in vessel transits through the strait, raising concerns about potential disruptions to oil flows.