U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is considering withdrawing from NATO, as tensions escalate over the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
In an interview, Trump said potential U.S. military action against Iran could conclude within “two to three weeks.”
He also indicated he would consider a ceasefire after claiming Iran’s “new regime president” had made such a request, but only if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain will host talks with dozens of countries this week focused on the critical shipping route, through which a significant portion of global oil supplies passes. The move highlights efforts to coordinate an international response and ease tensions in the region.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran has the “necessary will” to end the war, but stressed that any agreement would require guarantees from its adversaries to prevent further conflict.
Civilians inside Iran are showing signs of growing exhaustion as the conflict drags on. “I feel like I’ve been in a purgatory for a month… I’m so tired of the war,” a man in his twenties in Tehran said, speaking as authorities maintain an internet blackout.
Despite the escalating tensions, oil markets showed some relief. Prices fell below $100 a barrel following remarks from both Washington and Tehran, while the UK airline industry said it has not yet seen disruptions to jet fuel supplies.
Meanwhile, hostilities continue across the region. Strikes between Israel and Iran persist, with Iran also targeting Gulf neighbours. Images from Lebanon show significant damage to buildings following ongoing Israeli strikes.
Sourrce: BBC
