American President Donald Trump is tightening the noose around Iran, with disagreements confirming the gap between the two sides, the nuclear program issue validating the troubled path of negotiations, and new escalation approaching as a result of the overall deadlock being observed. With pressures intensifying, markets wavering, and differences in war approach within the American government staff reminiscent of conditions of continued alarm, the US President sends a new warning message. He posted on his social network Truth Social, entertaining impressions in his own way as he did when responding to Papa Leon, and created, with the help of artificial intelligence tools, an image showing himself armed with sunglasses and explosions behind him, ready to take action.
It should be noted that recently, Trump posted on Truth Social an AI-generated image in which he appeared as Jesus, provoking reactions even from conservative circles in the US.
“No more Mr Nice Guy” is now the phrase accompanying Trump’s image with a military weapon in front of a mountain where explosions are occurring. The publication of this image, at this particular moment, has its own significance since the Revolutionary Guards, continuing the political tradition of the theocratic regime, have penetrated the core of Iranian power, which distances Tehran from compromising solutions in cooperation with the White House.
In his latest message, Trump calls on Tehran to hurry and decide “smartly,” something that refers to his earlier statements about Iran’s destruction, essentially warning of new strikes if common ground is not found. “Iran can’t find its way. They don’t know how to sign a non-nuclear agreement. They better wise up fast!” the American President wrote characteristically, sounding the alarm for possible escalation.
USA & Iran: The blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz
Another major thorn in the diplomatic thriller raging between the USA and Iran is the Strait of Hormuz as well as Iranian ports. According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump reportedly gave orders to his associates to prepare for extending the naval blockade of Iran’s ports. The report states that the US President chose to continue the method of “suffocation” of Iran’s economy, aiming to further reduce oil exports from the country by blocking ships’ entry or exit from ports.
According to American media, Trump is reportedly dissatisfied with Tehran’s proposal submitted through Pakistan to end the war.
According to journalistic information, Iran proposes opening the Strait of Hormuz and an agreement to end the war, with negotiations for the nuclear energy program set aside, to begin but not requiring their completion as a necessary condition for closing an agreement.
According to his advisors, Trump appears divided between new military attacks and continuing the “maximum pressure” strategy through sanctions, aiming to force Iran into negotiations over its nuclear program.
“The only thing they understand is bombs,” he reportedly told an advisor recently, according to Axios, with the same circles describing him as “disappointed but realistic,” not wanting to use force but not backing down either.
Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the American blockade on Iranian ports, but there was no immediate agreement. American sources report that Trump does not appear willing to accept the proposal, as it postpones the critical issue of the nuclear program.
White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt emphasized that US “red lines” remain clear.
