According to a report by Christopher Wood, the global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, US President Donald Trump's inconsistent positions on the Iran-Israel conflict are undermining America's global standing. Wood describes a recent speech by Trump as a 'bizarre cacophony' of mixed messages, where the President claimed the US had 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear program while also hinting at potential military action within three weeks. This inconsistency is making China appear more stable in comparison. Wood criticized the Trump administration's failure to consult NATO allies before military actions, stating that blaming NATO for rising energy prices is a diversion from the real issues. He warned that deploying ground troops in Iran could lead to significant losses, drawing parallels to Britain's failed military campaign during the 1956 Suez Crisis. Furthermore, a CNN poll indicated that 66% of Americans disapprove of the conflict, suggesting that public sentiment may act as a deterrent against further escalation.