Donald Trump dissatisfied with negotiations with Iran. USA considering military option

Tensions between Washington and Tehran have reached a critical point after a series of statements by President Donald Trump, who unequivocally condemned the stance of Iranian negotiators. The American leader stated that he is 'not satisfied' with the course of talks, which in his view have been fruitless for decades. Consequently, the United States added Iran to a new list of countries supporting unlawful detentions of foreigners, which constitutes a new form of diplomatic sanctions announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The Trump administration argues that Tehran uses prisoners as bargaining chips in international relations. US-Iranian relations have remained tense since the Islamic Revolution in 1979 and the seizure of the US embassy in Tehran, which initiated the ongoing conflict over influence in the Middle East. The situation also has a military dimension. In the Middle East region, a massive dislocation of air and naval forces has been noted, and the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has sailed from Crete and is heading towards Israel to reinforce the grouping there. Trump emphasized that while he does not seek a prolonged conflict, 'sometimes you have to use the military', especially in light of Iranian attempts to enrich uranium beyond permissible limits. Simultaneously, Iran sent a warning signal by conducting military exercises using a replica of a US base. Within the US administration itself, a sharp debate is ongoing over further steps: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for a military solution, while Vice President JD Vance shows greater restraint. „I am not happy with the way Iran is negotiating. We have been playing with them for 47 years.” — Donald Trump The geopolitical effects of this rhetoric are visible almost immediately. The USA intensified military preparations in Israel, including by deploying F-22 fighters, which is interpreted as a signal of readiness for a potential response to Tehran's actions. At the same time, the United States blocked the sale of assets of a company in Venezuela, indicating broad coordination of actions against Tehran's allies. Experts emphasize that Trump is applying his proven 'maximum pressure' tactic, hoping that the threat of attack will force the regime to make concessions without firing a single shot. Nevertheless, the risk of accidental escalation in the Middle East is assessed as the highest in years.