President Trump expresses skepticism over Iran peace deal as Tehran threatens offensive military action
President Trump stated on Monday that Iran is unlikely to agree to the specific type of peace deal he deems necessary to end the conflict. While the administration announced that negotiations are ongoing, Iran has signaled a shift from a defensive to a fully offensive stance due to the diplomatic deadlock. Tehran officials warned that they are prepared to escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and may launch a precise military attack to break the US naval blockade if diplomacy fails. Meanwhile, Jared Kushner, an envoy for the administration, reported that conversations with the Iranian government are robust but have yet to reach a final understanding. The conflict has impacted global trade, with Iran reaching an agreement with Oman to facilitate ship transit through the strategic strait. As the US-Iran war continues, President Trump emphasized that the primary goal remains preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, stating that Iran must eventually put up the white flag of surrender.