In a recent development, former President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the Iran war might not bring about significant changes in the end. This statement comes as a shift from his initial calls for regime change, which have now given way to strategic objectives focused on destroying Iran's military capabilities. Trump also dismissed the notion that Israel compelled him to initiate the war, contrary to the claims made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. According to Trump, Iran was poised to attack first, prompting him to take preemptive action. The former president further warned of potential oil price spikes due to the conflict, noting that gasoline prices in the U.S. had already increased by 11 cents overnight. Despite this, Trump emphasized the necessity of the U.S. striking Iran when it did. During a meeting with Merz, Trump expressed a more supportive stance towards Iran than some European leaders, while also criticizing less supportive allies, notably Spain. Trump threatened to cut off trade with Spain, suggesting he could have violated the country's sovereignty. This comes after Trump's previous threats regarding Greenland, which altered Europe's view of its relationship with the U.S. Trump also took aim at British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his critical stance on the Iran operation and the refusal to allow the U.S. to use the Diego Garcia base. These statements have sparked controversy and invite discussion on the differing opinions among world leaders.
