In this explosive episode of OPEN COLLAR, Major Gaurav Arya’s analysis of Donald Trump’s shifting narrative on Iran and oil politics comes under sharp scrutiny as contradictions in U.S. strategy begin to surface. From claims of energy independence to warnings about controlling Iran’s oil, the episode exposes how Washington’s messaging has changed repeatedly during the conflict. Why did Trump reportedly caution against attacking Iran’s key oil hub at Kharg Island earlier—only to later threaten massive destruction? What does this say about the real objectives behind the war?