As CNN journalists have learned, US leader Donald Trump is irritated by the way official Tehran is negotiating to end the war. That is why the US president is increasingly inclined to the opinion that it is necessary to resume hostilities in the Middle East, but has not yet made a final decision.
Points of attention
- Iran's actions and the perceived split within the Iranian leadership have further complicated the negotiations on the nuclear program.
- The possibility of renewed conflict in the region poses significant geopolitical implications and raises concerns about the stability of the Middle East.
Iran angers Trump again
According to insiders, the White House president's patience may soon run out, especially against the backdrop of the long-term blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Moreover, it is indicated that Donald Trump perceives the split in the Iranian leadership as an obstacle that prevents him from achieving significant concessions in negotiations on the nuclear program.
Anonymous sources emphasize: the latest response from official Tehran, which the US president called "totally unacceptable" and "stupid," has led several officials to doubt whether the Iranian regime is ready to take a serious position in the negotiations.
In general, members of Donald Trump's team have different visions of the current situation, and also offer different scenarios for resolving it.
Some, including Pentagon officials, are pushing for a more aggressive approach to pressuring the Iranians to come to the negotiating table — including targeted strikes that would further weaken Tehran’s position. Others, however, continue to insist on giving diplomacy a chance, the sources said.
