US President Donald Trump stated that he is involved in negotiations with Iran, expressing optimism that the ongoing conflict will conclude soon, claiming Iran cannot sustain the war much longer. Meanwhile, Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, criticized Trump’s approach as “theatre diplomacy,” accusing the US of alternating between military threats and negotiation offers. Despite Trump’s assertions of an impending agreement to ensure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian officials maintain their readiness for a prolonged conflict.
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