•Trump's advisors urge a US withdrawal from the Iran conflict, citing achieved military objectives and increasing risks.
•Concerns grow over diminishing public support, negative polls, and economic impact, including surging oil prices and midterm election risks.
•Trump hints at a short war but warns Iran of intensified action if global oil supplies are disrupted, threatening 20x force for Hormuz blockade.
•Iranian officials, including IRGC spokesperson and new leader Mojtaba Khamenei, signal readiness for a prolonged conflict.
•Conflict escalates with Israeli attacks on Tehran, Isfahan, and southern Iran, met by retaliatory strikes from Iran/Hezbollah, impacting global energy markets and Strait of Hormuz.
