It's true of everyone, but especially Trump - ignore what they say, watch what they do.

Trump is sending more troops into the Middle East.

Nothing he says, especially his obvious market manipulations, matters

#ThisIsAmericaNow #Iran
#AmericanClownEmperor

Iran War Live Updates: Pentagon Orders Troop Deployment as Pakistan Offers to Host Talks https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03/25/world/iran-war-trump-oil-news

Live Updates: Iran Dismisses U.S. Cease-Fire Offer as Israel Orders More Attacks

Tehran offered its own terms to end the fighting that include a demand for reparations. Israel, concerned that the war might end before it can dismantle Iran’s weapons programs, plans to ramp up its attacks.

The New York Times

My predictions are rarely right. So, I make this one hoping I am wrong.

I think Trump will invade and occupy Kharg Island, thinking that will force an Iranian surrender and fully open the Straits.

That seems unlikely to work, IMO. Trump has destroyed its near term financial value, so #Iran loses little. Instead, it will give the Ayatollah further fuel to rally the nation. And, make American troops sitting ducks for asymmetric attacks.

We'll see what happens.