Trump Backtracks

August 5, 2026

For the past five months, a war has been raging in West Asia between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Israel is fighting for its existence, while the United States is fighting for its dominance. US President Donald Trump has a unique style. He is adept at making false statements. His statements about the war, too, play out like a game of hide and seek, though this game is being played in a very bloody manner. Trump sometimes calls for the destruction of Iran, and sometimes claims that an agreement between the two countries has been finalized. Now Trump’s new statement is that America will not launch a major attack on Iran. He will lift the blockade of Iran and allow it to sell oil. Recently, Saudi Arabia also joined the US coalition and attacked Iran-backed militias in Iraq, but now there is concern about Iran’s retaliation. Saudi Arabia is worried that Iran could attack the energy infrastructure of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries, so the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia has asked Donald Trump for clear information in this regard. But if even the US Parliament couldn’t extract this complete information from Trump, how could Saudi Arabia possibly obtain it? Now Trump is saying he will stop the attacks, lift the naval blockade, and allow Tehran to export its oil. Remember, the same things were said during the temporary ceasefire. Meanwhile, Iranian leaders say Trump is also waging a psychological war with Iran. By making such pronouncements, he is attempting to break Iran’s morale. This means that Trump’s words will not have an immediate impact on Iran, no matter how many agreements he outlines. The conflict has been ongoing since late February, and Trump has repeatedly vowed not to attack again. This rhetoric has an impact on the market. Oil prices stabilize, and the stock market declines. Trump is essentially a businessman. Whether he’s seeking personal gain through such announcements is undeniable, but what about the uncertainty it creates in the world? Who is responsible for the negative impact on global trade and investment