Since the initiation of Operation Epic Fury on February 28, 2023, former President Donald Trump has displayed a series of conflicting statements regarding U.S. military objectives in Iran. Initially, the administration aimed to destroy Iran's missile capabilities, eliminate its navy, and prevent nuclear armament. However, Trump's rhetoric has shifted dramatically over the weeks. He has claimed the war was not related to oil, only to later suggest that the U.S. should seize Iranian oil and control the Strait of Hormuz. On March 29, he announced that negotiations with Iran were progressing, asserting that Iran had agreed to many U.S. demands. Yet, Iranian officials refuted his claims, emphasizing their sovereignty and control over the strait. By April 1, Trump threatened to obliterate Iran's infrastructure if a ceasefire was not reached, while simultaneously stating that the U.S. no longer needed Middle Eastern oil. His statements have raised concerns about the stability of U.S. foreign policy in the region and its impact on relations with European allies, who he suggested should take responsibility for securing oil routes themselves.