Donald Trump’s administration has rejected efforts for diplomatic talks initiated by Middle East allies to end the ongoing war with Iran. According to news agency Reuters, these efforts were being made to stop the war, which started two weeks ago with major air strikes by America and Israel.
Iran is also not ready for ceasefire
On the other hand, Iran has also made it clear that it is not ready for any ceasefire until the air strikes by America and Israel stop. Two senior Iranian sources said that many countries are trying to mediate to end this conflict.
Both sides are preparing for a long conflict
The lack of interest in talks from both Washington and Tehran is indicating that this war may drag on for a long time. Meanwhile, deaths of civilians are increasing in the conflict and oil prices have increased rapidly due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
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Strong warning from the new supreme leader
Iran’s new supreme leader has vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and has also threatened to intensify attacks on neighboring countries.
More than 2000 people died in the war
So far, more than 2000 people have died in this war, most of whom are said to be citizens of Iran. Apart from this, maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has almost come to a standstill. Almost one-fifth of the world’s oil passes through this route, so it is also affecting the global oil market.
Oman and Egypt started mediation efforts
Oman, which played the role of mediator in the talks before the war, has tried several times to establish contact between the two countries. According to two sources, the White House made it clear that it is not interested in talks at the moment.
Meanwhile, Egypt also tried to start dialogue between the two sides, but till now no significant progress has been made. However, these efforts have definitely shown some military restraint in attacks on neighboring countries.
White House also refused talks
A senior White House official also confirmed that Trump has rejected attempts to start talks and is currently focused on further weakening Iran’s military capability by continuing the war. The officer said that he has no interest in talks right now and the mission will continue without any interruption.
Trump had earlier said – it is too late to talk now
In the first week of the war, Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that after the American and Israeli attacks, Iran’s leadership system and army have become very weak and he wants to talk, but now it is too late.
talk of continuing the campaign
Another senior White House official said that Trump believes that the potential new leadership in Iran wants to negotiate and this may happen in the future. At present, America’s military operation “Operation Epic Fury” is continuing without any interruption.
Iran’s conditions are also strict
According to Iranian sources, Tehran has rejected the ceasefire proposal despite the mediation of many countries. He says that no agreement is possible until America and Israel stop the attacks and give a guarantee to end military action permanently. Apart from this, Iran has also demanded compensation in return for the attacks.
differences even within America
The war has had a huge impact on the global oil market, due to which the economic pressure on America has also increased. Some US officials and Trump advisors want the war to end quickly, because a rapid increase in gasoline prices could be harmful to the Republican Party in the upcoming midterm elections.
Some people are in favor of continuing the war
On the other hand, some officials want military action to be continued to completely dismantle Iran’s missile program and prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Attempt to negotiate through Oman failed
According to many sources, in the initial days of the war, senior US officials had tried to explore the possibility of talks through Oman to reduce tension. A source said that Iran’s top security official Ali Larijani and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had also tried to discuss a ceasefire through Oman, which could have involved US Vice President JD Vance. But this conversation could not proceed further.
Iran’s stance became more tough
A senior Iranian source said that earlier diplomatic talks no longer hold any importance. He said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps believes Iran will lose the war if it loses control of the Strait of Hormuz. Therefore, the Guards are not ready to accept any ceasefire, negotiations or diplomatic efforts and despite efforts by many countries, Iran’s political leaders will also not engage in any such dialogue.
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