Trump Predicts Quick End To Iran Conflict

US President Donald Trump has claimed that the ongoing conflict involving Iran could end soon, expressing confidence that diplomatic efforts may resolve tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear activities. Speaking during a tele-rally for Georgia Republican gubernatorial hopeful Burt Jones, Trump said the United States could not permit Iran to acquire nuclear weapons and insisted that most people supported Washington’s stance.

Trump stated that negotiations with Iran had shown encouraging progress over the past 24 hours and suggested that a breakthrough agreement remained possible. However, he warned that if Tehran failed to accept the proposed terms, US military strikes could resume with greater force and intensity.

Despite the optimistic remarks from Washington, Iranian officials signaled caution. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran was still reviewing the latest American proposal and would convey its official response to mediator Pakistan once internal consultations were completed.

Donald Trump Suspends Hormuz Operation Against Iran on Pakistan’s Request

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the United States of attempting to pressure Iran into surrender through economic restrictions, naval blockades and media campaigns aimed at weakening national unity.

Meanwhile, the US military confirmed that an American fighter jet disabled the rudder of an Iranian-flagged oil tanker accused of violating Washington’s blockade on Iranian ports. According to US Central Command, the vessel ignored repeated warnings before an F/A-18 Super Hornet opened fire on the tanker’s steering system.

On the Lebanese front, Israel carried out fresh airstrikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs, marking the first attack on the area in weeks. A source close to Hezbollah said a senior commander from the group’s elite force was killed in the strike, while Lebanese health officials reported at least 11 additional deaths in southern and eastern regions of the country.

Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir vowed to intensify operations against Hezbollah and warned that Israel remained prepared for further confrontation with Iran if necessary.

Global financial markets reacted positively to signs of possible diplomacy. International oil prices dropped sharply, with Brent crude falling nearly eight percent, while major US stock indexes including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs for a second consecutive day.

French President Emmanuel Macron also voiced concern over escalating regional tensions, condemning attacks targeting Emirati civilian infrastructure and commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, Charles de Gaulle was deployed toward the southern Red Sea as part of preparations for a possible mission aimed at safeguarding maritime navigation in the Gulf region.