Trump may resume military strikes on Iran as talks stall
Axios reported, citing three sources familiar with the matter, that Qatari mediation efforts this week failed to produce a diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran, with neither side showing willingness to shift its position. The outlet added that President Trump could again resort to military strikes against Iran if the impasse continues.
Why it matters
A renewed US-Iran military escalation could deepen instability in the Gulf and keep global oil markets on edge.
Background
Tensions between Washington and Tehran have escalated in recent months over Iran's nuclear program, with the US previously carrying out military strikes on Iranian sites. Gulf states, including Qatar, have sought to mediate between the two sides to ease the standoff.
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- Trump predicts near victory in war with Iran, rules out nuclear arms for Tehran
- Trump expects more Iran talks this week amid strike threat
- Trump says US held mediator talks to end war with Iran, vows swift victory
- Trump may resume military strikes on Iran as talks stall
- Iran receives US response to its proposal to end war and reopen Hormuz
- Tehran reviews US response to its proposal as Washington maintains pressure
- Iran's parliament speaker says US sent proposals via mediator as delegation row escalates
- Vance says Iran must sharply cut enrichment to end war
- Trump rules out striking Iran before midterms, calls talks with Tehran productive
- Trump calls US-Iran talks productive, rules out attack before midterms
- Pentagon prepares options for three-day strike campaign on Iran, NYT reports
- Iran says message exchange with US continues via mediators as economic pressure mounts
- Trump says US is profiting from high oil prices, vows to bring them back to pre-war levels
- Trump says he wants Russia to stop aiding Iran in war with US
- Trump accuses Iran of staging Hormuz attacks to push up oil prices before midterms
- Two oil tankers explode south of Hormuz as Trump hints at new operation against Iran
- Iran rejects tying Hormuz reopening to end of blockade, Tasnim reports
- Vance sends message to Iranian security chief to revive US-Iran talks
- Trump responds to Vance's message to Iran amid Hormuz tensions
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