[57212] Tensions between the US and Iran at their peak: Trump considers resuming military operations

Tensions at their peak: The US and Iran on the verge of renewed flare-ups

Negotiations between the US and Iran are at a low point after President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's proposal as "completely unacceptable." According to a report on CNN, Trump is "losing patience" over the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and assesses the chances of the ceasefire surviving as slim. While the Pentagon is pushing for targeted strikes, the White House has yet to make a final decision, which is expected to be formed likely after Trump's visit to China this week.

Exposure of the "hidden war"

An investigation by The Wall Street Journal reveals that the United Arab Emirates has operated secretly against Iran, including attacking an oil refinery on Lavan Island in early April. According to the report, Washington welcomed the involvement of its allies in the region, while Tehran responded by firing barrages of missiles and UAVs toward the Emirates and Kuwait. Sources note that the Emirates officially denied their involvement.

Iranian front and responses

In parallel with the military pressure, officials in the Iranian parliament, including Ebrahim Rezai, threaten that in the event of a renewed attack, Tehran will consider raising uranium enrichment to the 90% level. Conversely, senior Iranian officials insist on the 14-point plan they presented. The Iranian Parliament Speaker stated that "there is no alternative other than accepting this plan," and warned that any further delay will cost the US dearly.

Internal American and international impacts

The crisis threatens the global economy and Trump's prospects in the upcoming elections. A Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates that 66% of Americans do not understand the goals of the war, and the cost of living remains a burning issue. Trump is now trying to shift the focus to his visit to China, to which top American industry leaders were invited, with the goal of leading to significant economic deals, as reported by Bloomberg.

Meanwhile, the political arena in Ukraine is also turbulent, with reports of the arrest of Andriy Yermak and the publication of an interview with Iuliia Mendel by Tucker Carlson being interpreted by Russian commentators, such as WarGonzo, as another attempt by the US to exert pressure on the Zelensky administration for a diplomatic settlement.