As the blockade imposed on Iran entered its second day, the US military announced a complete halt to maritime trade to and from Iran, in a move reflecting a new escalation in tensions between the two sides.
This coincided with continued uncertainty about the future of the fragile truce between Washington and Tehran.
In the political context, the White House did not rule out the possibility of returning to a second round of negotiations, despite the failure of the first round that took place in Islamabad, amid talk of efforts to keep channels of dialogue open.
For his part, US President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News that the war with Iran is nearing its end, stressing that US intervention has prevented Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon at the present time.
US Vice President J.D. Vance also indicated that the US administration is not seeking a limited agreement, but rather a “grand bargain” that will end the conflict comprehensively.
He noted that there has been progress in the Pakistani negotiations, despite the continued lack of trust between the two sides.
Meanwhile, European countries are intensifying their efforts to enhance maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, with press reports indicating that European ships will participate in maritime protection missions without direct American command.
International sources also reported that France and Britain are working on a plan to form an international coalition to ensure freedom of navigation after the end of the war, including the deployment of military ships and mine-clearing operations, in a move that may take place without the participation of the United States.#Tehran escalation
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