President Trump has escalated rhetoric toward Iran, demanding the country surrender as a temporary agreement between Washington and Tehran expires. During a Fox News interview, Trump called on Iran to “put up the white flag of surrender” in the ongoing five-month conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran. The memorandum of understanding, which had been in place for several months with the goal of reducing hostilities, has now ended with neither side expressing interest in renewal.
Trump claimed his administration maintains direct communication with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, though he characterized the military organization as weakening. Despite the approaching November midterm elections, the president denied any urgency to reach a settlement, stating he has “no time schedule” for negotiations. Both the United States and Iran have previously accused each other of breaching the terms of their temporary truce since it took effect in mid-June.
Meanwhile, tensions persist over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping corridor that Iran has blockaded. Trump threatened military action against Oman if the country interferes with efforts to reopen the waterway, while Iran and Oman reportedly work toward a joint agreement on maritime passage. Iran’s Foreign Ministry indicated no immediate plans to resume talks with the United States, as diplomatic mediators continue attempting to bring both parties back to the negotiating table.
Originally reported by Aljazeera →
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