He said a final agreement would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and would ensure that Iran's enriched uranium would be "satisfactorily handled," according to CBS. "I will only sign a deal where we get everything we want," Trump was quoted as saying. Iran, the United States and mediator Pakistan all said on Saturday that progress had been made in talks on ending almost three months of war. Trump said he would discuss the latest Iran draft agreement with advisers on Saturday and might make a decision on whether to resume the war by Sunday, he told Axios in a separate interview. "Either we reach a good deal or I'll blow them to a thousand hells," Trump said, according to Axios. Trump has vacillated between the two poles of diplomacy and military strike since a ceasefire was declared six weeks ago to allow the sides to come to agreement on Iran's nuclear program and on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil and gas supply route now controlled by Tehran. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
Iranian Official
Iran strongly rejects U.S. aggression and Trump's repeated threats to resume war or "blow them to a thousand hells," reaffirming its sovereign right to manage its nuclear program and enriched uranium free from foreign dictates. Despite Washington's vacillation between diplomacy and military strikes, progress achieved in Saturday's talks with Pakistan underscores Tehran's successful resistance and control over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran will only accept agreements that fully respect its national sovereignty and security interests.
Israeli
Israel faces an existential threat from Iran's nuclear program, which if unchecked could enable its proxy network—from Hezbollah and Hamas to the Houthis—to launch devastating attacks on the Jewish state. Any deal must verifiably dismantle Tehran's enriched uranium stockpile and curb its control over the Strait of Hormuz, as a fragile ceasefire after months of conflict offers only temporary relief from Tehran's aggression. Defensive necessity demands that diplomacy succeed or yield to decisive action to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran from endangering Israel's survival.
Neutral
US President Donald Trump stated that any final agreement must prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and ensure its enriched uranium is handled to US satisfaction, according to CBS. He said he would only sign a deal meeting all US demands, planned to review the latest draft with advisers, and could decide by Sunday whether to resume military action, per Axios. Iran, the United States, and Pakistan separately reported progress in talks to end nearly three months of conflict over Iran's nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Western
President Trump has stated that any agreement must fully block Iran’s path to a nuclear weapon and secure the verified removal of its enriched uranium, aligning with core U.S. and allied objectives to neutralize proliferation risks. With talks showing limited progress, he is reviewing options to either finalize a deal meeting all Western security demands or resume precision strikes to eliminate the threat and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Pro-Peace
Diplomatic talks between Iran, the United States, and Pakistan have shown progress toward ending nearly three months of war, with a ceasefire allowing negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Renewed threats of military strikes risk inflicting further devastating civilian casualties and humanitarian suffering on Iranian populations already bearing the brunt of conflict, while disrupting critical energy routes that affect regional stability. Prioritizing sustained diplomacy offers a viable path to de-escalation, preventing additional loss of life and prioritizing human security over ultimatums.
Global South
Iran asserts its sovereign control over the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear program against U.S. neo-colonial demands for total capitulation, as Trump threatens renewed strikes unless Washington dictates terms. Mediated talks involving Pakistan highlight the persistent failure of Western-dominated institutions to respect non-aligned states' autonomy, reducing diplomacy to coercive ultimatums rather than equitable resolution. This brinkmanship exposes how great-power rivalries undermine Global South efforts to secure independent energy and security pathways.
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A tanker identified as the Kaifan was struck by an unknown projectile northeast of Oman’s Limah in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a July 21 report from UK Maritime Trade Operations. No ships were observed transiting the strait that day. Attribution of the strike and links to prior incidents have not been confirmed by the vessel’s owner.
Goldman Sachs has projected Brent crude averaging $80 per barrel in the fourth quarter and $75 in the following year, conditional on reduced Middle East tensions, while noting upside risks from potential shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz or Red Sea.
Brent prices rose above $91 per barrel amid recent U.S.-Iran exchanges and Houthi threats to Saudi shipments before edging lower on Tuesday. A senior Iranian official told Reuters that mediators had proposed a 10-day ceasefire to preserve an interim agreement.
US forces struck the tanker Settebello in the Gulf of Oman on June 10, killing three Indian crew members when munitions hit the engine room and adjacent areas. Maritime tracking data indicate the vessel had transported Iranian oil under US sanctions for several years and conducted offshore transfers prior to the strike.
The US military described the action as a precision operation, while reports note the ship was stationary at the time.
Iranian officials reported strikes on US radar and air defense sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, along with the interception of two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States conducted strikes on Iranian targets following the deaths of three US soldiers, with the Pentagon stating the actions aimed to degrade capabilities affecting shipping.
Houthi forces in Yemen announced plans to blockade Saudi ports, while both US and Iranian leaders issued statements on further escalation.