US President Trump rejects Iran talks as regional tensions escalate

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Washington has no diplomatic talks planned with Iran, reiterating that Tehran must not acquire nuclear weapons. The announcement follows reports of a vessel being targeted in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. US officials warned that military action remains an option if Iranian or Omani forces disrupt international shipping lanes. In response, Iranian leadership cautioned that its military could shift to an offensive posture if diplomatic efforts fail completely.

Meanwhile, regional peace initiatives encounter continued deadlock. Hamas indicated its acceptance of the second phase of a US-backed peace framework for Gaza. However, Israeli leadership maintained that military forces will not pull back from the territory until Hamas is entirely disarmed.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro)