Iranian President Warns of Sensitive Challenges as Trump Hints at Military Option to Secure the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian affirmed that his country is going through a highly sensitive phase and facing complex challenges, stressing the need to expand the decision-making circle and move beyond traditional frameworks in managing the state's crises. Conversely, US President Donald Trump stated that a comprehensive agreement with Tehran is close, warning at the same time of resorting to strict military options should the diplomatic path fail. The US administration conditioned the immediate and unconditional opening of the Strait of Hormuz to international navigation, and Iran's complete abandonment of its nuclear ambitions, as fundamental pillars for any future settlement that paves the way for the withdrawal of US forces from the region.