The Trump administration is reportedly preparing for a fresh round of military strikes against Iran, with military and intelligence officials canceling Memorial Day weekend plans in anticipation. A White House spokesperson affirmed that the President maintains all options and the Pentagon is ready to execute any decision. However, no final decision had been made as of Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n
These potential strikes threaten a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, as peace talks have stalled for nearly three months. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical point of contention. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested NATO allies need a “Plan B” if Iran decides to control the strait and charge tolls. In response, Iran stated that any mechanism concerning the Strait of Hormuz should be agreed upon by coastal states like Iran and Oman, asserting the United States has no role in it. Iran is also focused on finalizing a memorandum of understanding through Pakistani-mediated talks.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Iran’s top negotiator, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, accused the US of lacking honesty in negotiations and insisted Tehran would not compromise on its national rights. He warned that if the US “foolishly restarts the war,” the consequences would be “more forceful and bitter.”<\/p>\n
Domestically, President Trump faces pressure due to high gasoline prices and low approval ratings stemming from the unpopular war, ahead of November’s midterm elections. Analysts suggest Trump faces a stark choice: accept a potentially flawed deal or escalate militarily, risking a longer crisis. Options include limited strikes framed as a victory or shifting focus to Cuba. Experts like Aaron David Miller view the war, now three months in, as a “long-term strategic failure” for Trump, despite White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales’s claims of meeting or surpassing military objectives. Doubts are growing about Trump’s ability to translate tactical successes into a geopolitical win, especially with Iran maintaining its grip on the Strait of Hormuz and resisting nuclear concessions.<\/p>\n
In related news, France has banned Israel’s far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from French territory and is seeking EU sanctions, following outrage over a video he posted taunting Gaza flotilla activists. Separately, US arms sales to Taiwan are claimed to be unrelated to the Iran war, despite earlier suggestions of a pause. President Trump also reportedly missed his son’s wedding to remain focused on government business, including the Iran conflict.<\/p>\n
Rubio reiterated that Trump “has other options” if diplomacy fails, acknowledging “some progress” in talks but stressing that more work is needed.<\/p>\n
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