22.04.2026 10:11
It has been revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump recently asked his aides about the possibility of bombing Iran again but later decided to maintain continuous pressure on Tehran.
It has been revealed that US President Donald Trump is reevaluating military options against Iran, while the Washington administration reportedly decided to continue its "maximum pressure" policy. In the region where tensions have been running high recently with a ceasefire, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and mutual harsh statements, a new period of uncertainty has begun.
POSSIBILITY OF NEW ATTACK BROUGHT TO THE TABLE
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Trump questioned the possibility of a new bombardment against Iran in his meetings with advisors. However, instead of immediately implementing this option, he preferred to increase pressure to force Tehran to the negotiating table.
CEASEFIRE EXTENDED INDEFINITELY, BLOCKADE CONTINUES
While Trump previously announced that he had extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, he stated that the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would continue. Washington evaluates this step as "gaining time for negotiations," while the Iranian administration explicitly describes the blockade as "war."
HARSH REACTION FROM IRAN: "WE HAVE CONDITIONS"
While the Tehran side approaches the extension of the ceasefire cautiously, it clearly laid out its conditions for negotiations. Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations emphasized that the Hormuz blockade must be lifted for talks to restart.
Iranian officials interpreted the extension of the ceasefire as "preparation for a new attack," and the Iranian Revolutionary Guards also warned that any possible attack would be met with a harsh response.
TENSION CONTINUES ON THE GROUND
Despite the ceasefire, military activity continues in the region. An armed Iranian boat firing on a container ship off the coast of Oman has brought maritime security risks back to the agenda. Although there was no loss of life in the incident, unease has increased on international trade routes.
"MAXIMUM PRESSURE WILL WORK AGAIN"
The Trump administration trusts the maximum pressure policy it implemented during its first presidential term. A senior US official stated, "This policy worked before, it will work again," indicating that economic and military pressure on Iran will continue.
DECISION POINT: NEGOTIATION OR NEW ATTACK
Washington's strategy is based on maintaining pressure until a concrete proposal comes from Iran. It is stated that Trump will either initiate the negotiation process or give instructions for a new wave of attacks depending on the response from Tehran.
CRITICAL WAITING IN THE REGION
While the tension between the US and Iran is concentrated in the Strait of Hormuz, which is of critical importance for energy lines and global trade, the steps the parties take will determine the fate of the region. Experts warn that even a small spark could trigger a large-scale conflict.