The reporting reinforces the view that this conflict lacks a near term diplomatic exit, with Trump described as skeptical of negotiations and inclined toward continued military pressure rather than a deal. That posture, combined with the US surging additional forces and weaponry into the region, points to sustained rather than easing geopolitical risk, keeping the oil market's supply disruption premium underpinned. The added detail that Trump threatened major military punishment against Iran over the Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers suggests further escalation risk around the Red Sea and Hormuz chokepoints remains live, arguing against pricing in a swift de-escalation.---Earlier:Complacency fades as analysts warn oil crisis now graver than March---Trump has run out of patience with Iran and is leaning toward more force rather than more talks, even as his own party frets about the political cost.Summary:A senior administration official says Trump is skeptical of diplomacy and in revenge mode as the Iran war enters its fifth monthAdvisers worry the conflict is consuming his presidency and hurting Republican midterm prospectsThe US is surging additional forces, medics and weaponry to the Middle East to give Trump more military optionsTrump threatened major military punishment against Iran after Houthi attacks on two Saudi tankers sent oil prices sharply higherTensions have grown with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, with Trump reportedly reluctant to speak with himSome Trump aides have been warned of Iranian assassination plots and advised to change security routinesThe war is straining Trump's conservative coalition, with prominent allies voicing concern over its midterm impactWhite House aides are trying to pivot public attention toward the economy and lowering gasoline pricesPresident Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with the war against Iran as it enters its fifth month, with a senior administration official describing him as skeptical of diplomacy and in revenge mode against Tehran, the Wall Street Journal (gated) reports. Advisers worry the conflict, which has driven up prices, dented approval ratings and cost more than a dozen American servicemembers their lives, is consuming his presidency and damaging Republican prospects ahead of the midterm elections.Trump has tried repeatedly to wind the war down, announcing a ceasefire in April and a memorandum of understanding with Iran in June to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but each period of calm has given way to renewed fighting. The Journal reports Trump now doubts negotiations can produce lasting peace and believes military pressure is the only language Tehran understands. The administration is surging additional forces, medics and weaponry into the region to give him more options should he choose to escalate further.Tensions ratcheted up this week after Houthi militants fired on two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, sending oil prices sharply higher. Trump threatened a major military response against Iran if the attacks continue. The White House said Iran broke its agreement with the US and would keep paying a price until it returns to serious negotiations.The war has also strained Trump's relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, with the president reportedly reluctant to speak with him directly even as Israeli officials seek to arrange a meeting. Separately, the Journal reports some senior Trump aides have been warned by intelligence agencies of Iranian assassination plots and told to alter their security routines, while Trump himself switched aircraft during a recent trip to Turkey after an intelligence tip about a threat to his safety.Domestically, the conflict is fraying Trump's hold over parts of the conservative coalition, with prominent allies publicly voicing concern about its effect on the midterms. White House aides are working to shift public attention toward the economy, including efforts to bring down gasoline prices, even as Trump remains firmly committed to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and appears set on continuing the military campaign rather than pursuing renewed talks. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.