US President Donald Trump’s statement that he may withdraw troops from Iran and the Strait of Hormuz within the next two or three weeks has begun to generate serious interest across the international community. At present, global analysts are offering divergent views: some argue that Washington’s plans remain incomplete and that a deeper escalation in the region is unlikely, while others point to the fact that a prolonged US presence in the Gulf ultimately works against its own interests.

In truth, both arguments carry weight. The latter perspective can also be understood in light of domestic developments within the United States, where public opposition to military engagement in the Gulf has grown, suggesting that the Trump administration may be taking a step back under internal pressure.

Nevertheless, a more consequential question is now emerging. In particular, Trump’s remark - “You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us. Iran has been,........

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