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Trump said the Iran war could end immediately after the US midterm elections, while the US signals more strikes, downplays renewed nuclear talks, and warns Iran about pursuing a weapon as oil prices rise.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned that a nuclear agreement with Iran may not be possible as negotiations stall amid the broader US-Israel conflict; options discussed include militarily degrading Iran's capabilities or waiting for a future Iranian administration, while Washington presses diplomatic outreach. The administration says the main Gulf role is to choke Iran’s energy exports to pressure policy changes, with the US Navy escorting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, though safety remains contingent on cooperation and force presence; officials warn the conflict could drag on for months.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright suggested there may not be a nuclear agreement with Iran, signaling a possible shift away from diplomacy toward suppressing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions as US-Israel tensions escalate. He noted a deal could await a future Iranian administration, while Iran maintains its program is civilian. The remarks come as attacks resume between the US and Iran and as leaders debate next steps, with questions about how aggressively to pursue diplomacy or deterrence.
Over six months, Trump’s endgame for Iran has swung from a swift military victory to a hybrid approach of diplomacy and heavy economic pressure. A June 17 memorandum of understanding aimed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks, but the deal collapsed by July and talks stalled, leaving Washington pursuing economic coercion with no current U.S.–Iran negotiations.
President Trump sent the 30-year civil-nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, linking its fate to Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords with Israel; lawmakers fear it could accelerate nuclear capabilities and proliferation, while Saudi leaders demand a clear path to Palestinian statehood and increased U.S. involvement in developing the program.
President Trump says he’s “low-keying it” with Iran while reports surface he could walk away from a nuclear deal, signaling a cautious US stance that relies on intermediaries and a wait‑and‑see approach rather than direct talks. He also hinted at possibly declaring victory without a deal if reopening the Strait of Hormuz succeeds. Iran has laid out new demands—ending the war, lifting the blockade, paying damages, and unfreezing assets—before it would consider reopening Hormuz. U.S. officials say a deal to restore shipping would lead to lifting Iranian port blockades, while midterm pressures and gas-price concerns add to the urgency. The White House has not commented on the reports.
President Trump is still seeking a way out of the Iran conflict, weighing dropping his long-held demand for a nuclear deal while Iran’s insistence on reopening the Strait of Hormuz complicates any path forward; officials say there’s no quick fix and munitions production is being accelerated, signaling a years-long challenge ahead.
Trump is reportedly prepared to end the Iran war without a nuclear agreement, but Tehran’s new demands—opening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting sanctions, ending the naval blockade, withdrawing forces, releasing frozen assets and paying reparations—complicate any exit, according to the Wall Street Journal. Iran seeks broad concessions before Hormuz can be reopened, narrowing Trump’s options amid domestic pressure and ongoing strategic leverage over energy routes.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump privately floated ending the Iran war without a nuclear agreement if Tehran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran demands concessions such as billions in payments, troop withdrawals and the lifting of the naval blockade; meanwhile Iran moves to ratify the Caspian Sea convention to settle seabed rights, and talks with Oman on a temporary shipping route highlight the ongoing, high-stakes diplomacy surrounding Iran and regional transit corridors.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump privately floated ending the Iran conflict and declaring victory without a nuclear deal, arguing that if Iran’s nuclear program stays constrained and the Strait of Hormuz reopens to shipping, the US could extend the ceasefire indefinitely while keeping military options on the table; Iran says the Strait will not reopen until the US 'corrects its behavior' and has outlined six demands, with analysts noting Tehran believes Trump wants out, complicating any face-saving off-ramp.
President Trump warned Iran that the U.S. could strike 'really hard' if negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program collapse again, keeping military action on the table while diplomacy proceeds through mediators. Iran denies direct talks with Washington, and Trump says past administrations failed to curb Tehran while insisting a deal is needed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States, Iran, and Oman are close to a 60-day interim deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, routing inbound traffic through Iranian waters and outbound traffic through Omani waters with no tolls, plus a plan to clear naval mines and lay groundwork for a longer-term agreement as diplomacy continues amid past escalation threats.
The U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear agreement emphasizes civilian reactors with full inspections and explicitly rules out enrichment, and it will only take effect if Saudi Arabia joins the Abraham Accords—a condition that has critics warning of a potential regional arms race while supporters insist the deal differs from Iran’s program.
Lawmakers are split over the White House’s plan to advance a civilian nuclear program with Saudi Arabia, with Republicans praising the regional partnership to counter Iran and Democrats warning that permitting uranium enrichment could spark a Middle East nuclear arms race, unless strict safeguards and verification are imposed. The DOE outlined safeguards, while critics like Rep. Jamie Raskin and Rep. Gregory Meeks urged caution, and supporters like Rep. Tim Burchett and Rep. Mark Alford emphasized Congress’s role and regional alliance.
President Trump says any civilian nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia will move forward only if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords, a condition he says was always understood; the deal would still require Congressional approval and would be limited to civilian nuclear energy with no enrichment as part of a broader push on nuclear power and Middle East diplomacy.