The best possible outcome for the U.S. is that it becomes a hyper superpower, able to control anything, anywhere. The worst possible outcome for the U.S. is that it is narrowly edged out by China and remains hyper-wealthy, innovative, privileged, and geographically isolated.
The weekly oil inventories should add even more proof that Iran has completely lost control of the Strait of Hormuz via the dark transits/USAF escorts. If oil is flowing out of the Gulf, there is no need to send the tanker armada to Houston