Previously, "Washington Insider" had reported that Trump might launch a new round of strikes against Iran as early as the weekend. However, on Saturday night in Eastern Time, Trump announced that he would cancel the previously scheduled strike on Iran if a swift agreement could be reached to end the conflict—potentially including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. As part of this agreement, Israel would also suspend its planned military actions. Iran has not yet publicly responded or confirmed whether any such deal has been reached with the U.S. and Israel. However, prior to Trump’s announcement, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly called to express concern over reports suggesting Iran’s energy infrastructure was about to be targeted, urging Trump to de-escalate the situation.
Iran's demands regarding control over the Strait of Hormuz remain untenable, and no clear short-term solution is in sight. The White House currently lacks effective strategies. Alex Grae, who served as National Security Council Staff Director during Trump’s first term, said: “From a negotiation standpoint, what matters most is that [the Iranians] clearly feel they have leverage and confidence, which leads them to reject concessions that might actually serve their short-term interests.”
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