Trump threatens new Iran strikes, piling on pressure for peace deal - Al-Monitor
🔴 Tension RisingAl-Monitor2026-05-06
Trump stated he believed a deal with Iran was 'very possible' but threatened renewed strikes if negotiations failed, raising tensions. The US temporarily paused its effort to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran continues to blockade the waterway. The prospects for a UN Security Council resolution remain uncertain amid ongoing conflict and Israeli attacks on Hezbollah.