President Donald Trump concluded that Tehran is not committed to a final agreement and approved renewed military action and economic pressure, following reports that Iran struck three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz with cruise missiles and drones, according to the Wall Street Journal.
President Donald Trump decided to abandon the ceasefire framework with Iran and authorized new military strikes and renewed economic pressure, after being briefed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on reports that Iran launched cruise missiles and drones at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, hitting three vessels, according to the Wall Street Journal, as reported by Ariel Kahana (Israel Hayom).
The briefing, which took place as Trump prepared to depart for Turkey, marked a turning point in the administration's approach. Trump reportedly expressed doubt that Tehran remained committed to reaching a final agreement, and after consulting senior national security advisers, concluded that it was not.
The decision comes amid a broader escalation between the United States and Iran. As The Zioneer has reported, the US launched multiple waves of strikes on Iranian missile depots and radar sites in late June, following earlier Iranian attacks on shipping. Iran had also walked out of US-led talks in Switzerland in June. The new authorization suggests a further hardening of the US position.
The Wall Street Journal report is the sole source of the briefing details; the administration has not yet confirmed the decision publicly. The scope of the approved military strikes and the timing of any renewed action remain unclear.
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