Washington, United States – Axios has reported that US President Donald Trump is seriously considering the option of launching new military strikes against Iran if current negotiations fail and no decisive political breakthrough is reached in the coming period, placing regional calm on the line.
According to the report, the US administration is closely monitoring the development of talks with Tehran amid growing fears over deep-seated disagreements regarding the Iranian nuclear program and regional security files, which currently block the drafting of a sustainable final agreement.
Targeted Military Options to Address Diplomatic Stalemate
The report indicated that the White House is discussing several alternative scenarios to handle any potential collapse of negotiations, including executing limited military operations and precision strikes targeting vital locations linked to Iran’s strategic capabilities or nuclear facilities to enforce a new political reality.
These explicit threats of resorting to military force come amidst intense domestic and foreign pressures facing the Trump administration, paired with escalating tensions in the Middle East and continuous international warnings regarding the fallout of an expanded security crisis.
Strait of Hormuz Dispute Halts “Declaration of Principles” Progress
The international community is anxiously awaiting the outcomes of the current negotiating rounds, especially following recent reports revealing preliminary understandings on a “Declaration of Principles” that links the handover of enriched uranium stockpiles to the gradual lifting of economic sanctions imposed on Tehran.
However, other thorny files—most notably maritime navigation security in the Strait of Hormuz, mutual security guarantees, and strict enforcement mechanisms for any potential pact—remain major, complex sticking points preventing a transition into the final detailed round of talks.
Warnings of Energy Market Collapse and Ruptured International Trade
Observers and political analysts believe that any new US military move against Iran could immediately trigger a comprehensive, large-scale escalation in the region. This would directly impact global energy security and international shipping lanes at a time when regional mediators are racing against the clock to prevent the complete collapse of the diplomatic track.
