US President Donald Trump rules out talks with Iran as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump announced that no diplomatic talks with Iran are currently scheduled, reiterating that Tehran will not be permitted to acquire nuclear weapons. Trump warned of potential military intervention if Iranian or Omani forces impede maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, following reports that a vessel was struck in the strategic waterway. Iranian officials responded by warning that their military forces will adopt an offensive posture if diplomatic options with Washington are exhausted.

Concurrently, negotiations surrounding a peace framework in Gaza remain stalled. Although Hamas stated its acceptance of the second phase of a US-backed peace proposal, Israeli leadership maintained that military forces will not withdraw until Hamas undergoes complete disarmament.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro).