Middle East and military affairs expert Houshang Hassanyari stated that the entry of American ships into the region for minesweeping indicates the United States' intent to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and escalate the conflict to a new stage.

Middle East and military affairs expert Houshang Hassanyari stated that the entry of American ships into the region for minesweeping indicates the United States' intent to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and escalate the conflict to a new stage.

Former President Trump writes that Israel did not influence his decision to launch airstrikes against Iran. He attributes his decision to his longstanding belief that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons and the events of October 7th.
A ceasefire violation in the Strait of Hormuz has been reported following comments by former U.S. President Trump regarding Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacks on ships, amid ongoing negotiations. The strait remains blocked, and Iran's ports are under siege.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Sharif conveyed perspectives from recent discussions with leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Türkiye to his Iranian counterpart Pezeshkian.
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier has entered the Red Sea to enhance military readiness should the ceasefire between the United States and Iran not be extended, according to CNN.
هوشنگ حسنیاری، کارشناس خاورمیانه و امور نظامی، گفت ورود کشتیهای آمریکایی به منطقه برای مینروبی، نشاندهنده عزم ایالات متحده برای بازگشایی تنگه هرمز و ورود درگیری به مرحلهای جدید است.