President Donald Trump made several unusual comments this week regarding a potential war with a second Middle Eastern country. He suggested the possibility of making the Strait of Hormuz US territory and contradicted his administration's message by stating there are no ongoing negotiations with Iran.

Trump's comments have raised concerns, giving the impression that he may not be well-informed about the situation. His proposals have sometimes seemed unrealistic, and at times, he appears to be trying to create an alternate version of reality.

Further details about Trump's comments and their implications are available from the analysis by Aaron Blake, CNN.