U.S. optimistic of deal with Iran as it increases economic pressure

Amid heightened tensions and a new shipping blockade, President Trump expresses optimism for a resolution to the conflict with Iran. | Contesto: cronaca

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President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that he believes the war with Iran is nearly over, a statement made just as a U.S.-announced shipping blockade in the critical Strait of Hormuz came into full effect. The juxtaposition of a hopeful diplomatic prognosis with a significant military escalation underscores the volatile and contradictory nature of the current crisis, which has seen weeks of rising tensions and sporadic clashes in the Gulf region. The newly enforced blockade, which targets vessels suspected of carrying Iranian oil or other sanctioned goods, represents a dramatic ratcheting up of Washington's "maximum pressure" campaign. By attempting to choke off Iran's primary economic lifeline, the administration aims to force Tehran back to the negotiating table. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most vital maritime chokepoints, through which approximately one-fifth of global oil consumption passes, making any disruption a matter of immediate international concern. President Trump's comments, suggesting an imminent end to hostilities, appear designed to project control and de-escalate global fears of a slide into full-scale war. However, analysts note that the blockade itself is a classic act of economic warfare that historically increases the risk of miscalculation and military confrontation. Iranian patrol boats and U.S. naval forces are now operating in close proximity under heightened alert, a scenario ripe for accidental engagement that could spiral beyond either government's intent. The administration's strategy hinges on a precarious balance: applying suffocating economic pressure while offering a path to dialogue. Officials have repeatedly stated that the goal is not regime change but a comprehensive new agreement that addresses Iran's ballistic missile program and regional activities, issues left out of the 2015 nuclear accord from which Trump withdrew. Yet, Tehran has consistently rejected negotiations under duress, framing the U.S. actions as blatant economic terrorism and vowing to circumvent the sanctions. Regional stability now hangs in the balance, with global oil markets nervously watching for any sign of supply disruption. Key...

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