المستشار الاقتصادي للبيت الأبيض: عبور متقطع لناقلات النفط عبر هرمز وتنسيق لإطلاق الاحتياطيات

The White House economic advisor stated that the US has a plan to address a potential reduction in oil exports from Middle Eastern countries. He also noted a sporadic crossing of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, which he views as an indicator of Iran's diminished capabilities. This statement came during a TV interview where he aimed to convey that the situation is under control, reiterating earlier administration predictions of the conflict lasting four to six weeks.

Despite Middle Eastern countries potentially reducing their oil exports to the US due to the ongoing situation, the advisor assured that this conflict would not affect the United States. He highlighted the US's ability to coordinate with over 30 countries to release strategic oil reserves, if necessary, to manage the current situation and mitigate rising oil prices. Iran's claims of allowing certain tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz were interpreted by the advisor as a sign of Iran's reduced military capacity to close the strait with fire, rather than a show of control.

President Donald Trump recently criticized NATO allies for their perceived lack of enthusiasm in forming an international coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with warships, though he did not name specific countries. He also expressed surprise at Iran's attacks on its neighbors, stating that while unexpected, addressing this issue is necessary. Despite reports of potential diplomatic channels through messages between Iranian official Araghchi and US envoy Witkoff, Trump claimed uncertainty about whom to speak with in Iran, citing the elimination of top-tier leadership and questioning the health of the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. Araghchi, on the other hand, denied any communication with Witkoff since the conflict began.

President Trump announced the postponement of his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, originally scheduled for the end of the month, for approximately one month due to the ongoing conflict. He did not confirm if this indicates an expectation of the war continuing for another month. Ultimately, Trump emphasized that the primary mission is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, asserting that the issue of rising oil prices is secondary and temporary, expected to return to normal levels after the conflict's resolution.