Donald Trump Announces Tanker Escort and Predicts Fall of Regime in Iran

The current escalation of the conflict in the Middle East revolves around the military weakening of Iran and the security of trade routes. US President Donald Trump reported significant damage to Iranian military infrastructure, although experts warn that Tehran still possesses a considerable arsenal of ballistic missiles capable of striking targets in the region. Facing the threat of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Washington has declared its readiness to provide armed protection for energy shipments. Trump emphasized that although Iran had previously expressed a willingness to talk, it is now „too late” for diplomacy, and the military objective has largely been achieved. US-Iranian relations have remained tense since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, when diplomatic ties were severed after the seizure of the US embassy in Tehran.An important political element was Trump's meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Both leaders agreed that the political system in Tehran must change, although they differ in their vision of the future order in the country. Turkey and other countries in the region are expressing growing concern, warning that the international community can no longer remain silent in the face of developments. Meanwhile, Iran, despite reports of its weakening, is threatening the West with a long and exhausting war, which experts describe as the „worst-case scenario” for European stability. „If necessary, we will escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.” — Donald TrumpPoland officially declares it is not a party to this conflict. The Deputy Head of the Ministry of National Defense emphasized that Warsaw is focused on the security of its own citizens and monitoring the impact of actions on commodity prices. However, experts note that US entanglement in a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could divert Washington's attention from NATO's eastern flank, which would pose a strategic threat in the context of Russia's aggressive policy. Pope Francis once again appealed for peace, calling for solutions that are not based on the use of weapons.