Trump Rules Out Military Action Against Iran While Threatening Infrastructure

U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out the resumption of military operations against Iran, stating that further strikes are unnecessary if negotiations progress toward an agreement.

Trump revealed that a list of infrastructure targets within Iran has been identified, including thirty-eight bridges that could be destroyed within a single hour.

Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed pessimism regarding the negotiations, describing Iranian demands as unrealistic and a hindrance to reaching a deal.

On the ground, tensions have escalated in the Strait of Hormuz following attacks on commercial vessels. The U.S. military announced it fired on a commercial ship to disable it, while the Iranian Navy reported that two oil tankers had caught fire.

Diplomatic efforts led by Qatar continue in an attempt to bridge the gap between the two sides and de-escalate regional tensions.