According to CNN, US President Donald Trump’s patience is running out due to the delay in negotiations with Iran, as a result of which he has begun to seriously consider the possibility of resuming large-scale military operations.
The White House has been dissatisfied with Tehran’s latest response, which the president described as completely unacceptable and weak. According to sources in the television company, Washington suspects that the existing division within the Iranian leadership prevents significant concessions on the nuclear issue, and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz further aggravates the situation.
CNN notes that opinions within the US administration are divided. While some Pentagon officials favor targeted strikes to weaken Tehran’s positions and bring them back to the negotiating table, others urge giving diplomacy a chance.
At the same time, there are doubts about the effectiveness of Pakistani mediators, since they are believed to be presenting the US with a softer version of the Iranian side’s position than it actually is.
In the current situation, Trump has stated that the ceasefire announced on April 7 is “on the verge of collapse.” As CNN reports, a final decision on further action is expected after the president’s planned visit to China on May 13-15.
