President Trump says Iran is becoming more serious in negotiations as regional tensions rise following a break in U.S. strikes.

President Trump stated that Iran is showing increased seriousness in ongoing negotiations, though he noted that Tehran may not be ready to finalize a deal yet. During remarks at the White House Correspondents’ dinner, President Trump said the war is "going extremely well" and that the U.S. has "hit Iran very hard," noting that the country has limited drone capabilities remaining. While the administration is actively negotiating, President Trump suggested that the military bombing campaign could still escalate or continue. The regional conflict has seen a shift in momentum, with U.S. Central Command breaking a 13-night streak of daily strikes against Iran. Meanwhile, tensions remain high in the Red Sea as Saudi Arabia struck the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah in response to attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. These rebels have threatened to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital shipping chokepoint. Additionally, U.S. forces recently disabled a tanker in the Gulf of Oman that attempted to breach the naval blockade of Iran's ports.

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