RT by @Malbrunot: Trump has turned down offers by Turkey and Egypt to mediate an end to the conflict. I believe it is because he plans a dual operation and wants to see how it play

Trump has turned down offers by Turkey and Egypt to mediate an end to the conflict. I believe it is because he plans a dual operation and wants to see how it plays out: 1) A takeover of Kharg Island by the Marine Expeditionary Unit. 2) An international "coalition of the willing" to escort ships through the straits.