Trump declines MOU; Iran warns of possible offensive response
U.S. President Donald Trump refused to extend the memorandum of understanding with Iran regarding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which had reached its expiration date. During a press conference at the White House, he stated that he sees no opportunity for reaching a final agreement with Tehran and that the United States refuses to accept Iran’s conditions related to its nuclear program. Trump emphasized that the U.S. fully controls the strait and is implementing an effective naval blockade against Iranian ports, highlighting the priority of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. In response, Iran announced that it has decided to escalate its policies from defensive to offensive, threatening military operations if diplomatic efforts fail, and expressing readiness to take tough measures to end the American blockade imposed on it. These developments come amid rising tensions following previous attacks between the two sides and a possible military escalation by Iran, amid stalled peace talks and their impact on oil markets and shipping activity in the Gulf.
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