•US President Donald Trump initially claimed victory in the "Iran war" but is now urging NATO allies, other nations, and even China to dispatch ships to open the Strait of Hormuz.
•The article explains three main reasons for this apparent contradiction: Iran's effective closure of the Strait causing an energy crisis, its continued possession of enriched uranium, and the strategic importance of Kharg Island for oil exports.
•Many countries, including Japan, Australia, Canada, and Germany, have declined or given non-committal responses to Trump's request for naval assistance.
•Trump's conflicting statements and the lack of a diplomatic solution add to the confusion, with experts warning against a potential quagmire similar to past "forever wars."
•Despite Trump's hopes for an uprising, no significant public unrest has occurred in Iran, and the anointing of a new Supreme Leader signals continued resistance.
