Trump: No one seeks Iran leadership

The article discusses the escalating tension between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump predicted that a war with Iran would end soon, expecting a sharp decline in oil and gasoline prices following the confrontation. In contrast, Iran announced that fires had broken out on three ships after they collided with mines, and affirmed that they would not return to negotiations or reopen the Strait of Hormuz unless the United States fulfills its seven demands. This escalation raises concerns about the impact of the conflict on energy markets, especially amid rising gasoline and diesel prices within the United States, as American and Iranian statements about the crisis's course and the prospects for a settlement diverge.