Fair question. Short answer, Trump has no fucking idea what to do. He thought, apparently, drop bombs, kill some leaders, he makes deal that gives him oil revenue. Venezuela 2.0. He literally didn't know what every other president and military commander knew, that Iran would close Strait of Hormuz. He had no idea what to do next. So he threatens, then realizes it will cost a lot of money to oil industry, then claims negotiations that aren't happening. The United States is led by a narcissist sociopath in dementia. No one knows what happens next. Because no plan no goal no strategy.