On May 11 (US time), CNN reported that US President Donald Trump is considering the possibility of resuming a large-scale military campaign against Iran.
According to sources, the White House is gradually losing patience with the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran has not made significant concessions in negotiations with Washington. Mr. Trump believes that the current deadlock is related to disagreements within Iranian officials, causing Tehran to not be able to unify a clear position.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic maritime route, playing an important role in the global transportation of oil and liquefied natural gas. The continued disruption of this route puts great pressure on the energy market, while increasing political pressure on the US administration.
CNN said that inside the White House there are currently many different views on how to handle the Iran issue. Some officials in the US administration support a tougher line, including the possibility of attacking Iran to weaken Tehran's position.
Meanwhile, some other members still believe that Washington should continue to pursue diplomatic efforts. This group wants to maintain the negotiating channel to avoid the risk of further escalation of conflict in the region.
Some people close to President Trump want Pakistan - which is playing a mediating role in US-Iran talks - to convey Washington's position to Tehran more accurately.
According to CNN, the White House believes that Pakistani mediators sometimes shift to Washington a more positive view of Iran's stance than reality. This makes Tehran's negotiation willingness assessment process more complex.
However, CNN emphasized that Mr. Trump is likely not to make a final decision on Iran.
The above information appeared in the context of US-Iran tensions continuing to focus on the Hoarmuz Strait issue, negotiation conditions and the possibility of reaching an agreement to cool down the conflict. It is not yet clear how Tehran will react to new signals from Washington.
