On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump remarked that he would have been willing to accept oil prices reaching $200 per barrel as a necessary trade-off for the ongoing military conflict with Iran. He noted that crude oil prices have stabilized around $100, which is lower than his initial fears of prices soaring to $200 or $250. The US-Iran conflict has significantly impacted global energy markets, particularly due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for 20% of the world's oil trade. This situation has led to gas prices exceeding $4 per gallon in the US and has strained consumers amid rising inflation. Trump also mentioned a possible 20-25% drop in the stock market as a consequence of the conflict, although he believes the markets have performed better than expected. He emphasized that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons, framing the military campaign as essential for national and global security. Despite recent peace proposals from Iran, a resolution to the conflict remains uncertain.