The New York Times: Trump currently has an urgent need for negotiation prospects, as this would allow him to extricate himself from the tough stance he previously declared—vowing to "destroy" Iran's energy infrastructure.
The report notes that amid rising oil prices and mounting pressure in the Strait of Hormuz, the White House at least needs temporary breathing room. However, there are still no signs indicating an agreement is imminent: Iran demands long-term security guarantees and the lifting of sanctions, Israel shows no intention of slowing down its strikes, and the U.S. still retains more aggressive escalation options.
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