US President Donald Trump has voiced frustration with Iran’s latest peace proposal, saying “they’re asking for things I can’t agree to”, and cautioning against ending the conflict too early, only for tensions to resurface “in three more years”. The remarks suggest a hardening of the US administration’s position, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.

At the same time, Washington has warned that ships paying tolls or fees to Iran to transit the Strait of Hormuz could face US sanctions, signalling a tougher stance on maritime activity linked to Tehran. This move is likely to escalate tensions in the strategic waterway, through which about 20% of the world’s oil passes.

Meanwhile, a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll shows 61 percent of Americans believe Trump’s use of military force against Iran was a mistake. The poll highlights growing public skepticism toward the regime’s foreign policy, with many questioning the long-term strategy in the Middle East.

Source: www.aljazeera.com