Trump has recently signaled that tensions in the Strait of Hormuz may escalate further, but the overall pace is being deliberately controlled by the U.S. side.

It is reported that Iran recently attacked several commercial ships, including a South Korean cargo vessel. The U.S. military responded by sinking seven Iranian Revolutionary Guard speedboats.
However, the U.S. also emphasized that this conflict did not cause any additional damage.
This statement carries deep implications. The U.S. is using this opportunity to launch a freedom of navigation naval escort mission to ensure the safety of commercial shipping through the strait, stabilize the global logistics supply chain, and has also officially called on South Korea to participate in the operation.
Behind this is not just a simple military action but a comprehensive strategic layout:
1. Demonstrate military strength externally
2. Stabilize market sentiment and curb panic spreading
3. Fully maintain the normal operation of maritime trade
All signs indicate that the current situation is not an out-of-control escalation; fundamentally, it is a precise, restrained, and limited strategic pressure.
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