Washington is counting on an agreement with Iran while simultaneously increasing economic pressure

The United States is cautiously optimistic about the possibility of reaching an agreement with Iran to end the ongoing conflict, while simultaneously intensifying economic pressure measures against Tehran.

The President's Administration Donald Trump He believes a diplomatic solution remains possible, despite the still tense situation. The American leader stated that the war could be nearing its end, while the maritime blockade announced by Washington is now in place and traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted.

Meanwhile, US authorities have warned that they could impose secondary sanctions on countries that continue to purchase Iranian oil. This strategy aims to increase pressure on Tehran in order to strengthen Washington's position in any potential negotiations.

These announcements come a few weeks after a partial easing of some energy sanctions against Iran, illustrating an approach combining incentives and constraints to push discussions forward.

In this context, mediation efforts are also underway. The Pakistani army chief of staff traveled to Tehran after previous talks failed, hoping to revive dialogue between the parties.

However, several factors complicate the negotiations, notably tensions related to Iran's nuclear program and the spillover of the conflict into Lebanon. Despite these obstacles, Washington continues to prioritize a diplomatic solution, while maintaining maximum pressure to force Tehran to make concessions.