Donald Trump does not rule out attack on Iran: "Sometimes you have to use the military"

Tensions in Washington-Tehran relations have reached a new critical point following a series of statements by President Donald Trump. The American leader unequivocally stated that he is not satisfied with the way Iran is conducting negotiations regarding its nuclear program. Trump, known for his unpredictable foreign policy, is balancing between a declared reluctance to engage in prolonged wars in the Middle East and a readiness for targeted retaliatory strikes. A clear division has emerged within the US administration: while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is pushing for decisive action, Vice President JD Vance is exercising restraint, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio is trying to broker a compromise. Rubio has ordered US officials to refrain from public comments that could break the fragile talks. US-Iranian relations have remained hostile since the Islamic Revolution in 1979 and the seizure of the US embassy in Tehran. Since that moment, the two countries have not maintained official diplomatic relations, and their rivalry for influence in the region has repeatedly brought them to the brink of armed conflict. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) simultaneously renewed demands to allow inspectors into key facilities, including the center in Isfahan, where increased research activity is suspected. The Pentagon demonstrated its military potential by sending the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to the region, which serves as a clear deterrent signal. International concern is heightened by the decisions of US allies – Germany is advising its citizens against travel to Israel, and American diplomats have begun leaving posts in Tel Aviv. The fuel market reacted sharply to reports of a possible attack, as investors fear disruptions to oil supplies from the Persian Gulf, which could translate into a global economic slowdown in the coming months. „I'm not happy with the way they're negotiating. I don't want to use the military, but sometimes you have to.” — Donald Trump Analysts note that despite his tough rhetoric, Trump may only be seeking to gain a better negotiating position, not a full-scale war, which the American public fears. However, the lack of consistency in White House messaging raises concerns about accidental escalation. Faced with an impasse in Geneva, the world's eyes are on the president's next steps, who announced that a decision on a potential strike will be made soon, depending on Tehran's stance.