Trump's Only Condition for War: Behind the Scenes of US Efforts to Avoid All-Out Confrontation with Iran

American press reports, citing responsible sources, revealed that President Donald Trump secretly informed his inner circle that he does not intend to return to the option of an all-out war against Iran at this time. The sources clarified that Trump set a single red line for reversing this stance: direct Iranian attacks on American forces resulting in casualties among soldiers.\n\nLeaked data indicates that the current US administration prefers to maintain the existing ceasefire, despite the sporadic military skirmishes in the region. It appears that Trump is prepared to tolerate low levels of escalation for extended periods, as part of a strategy aimed at avoiding a slide into a wide-ranging regional conflict in the Middle East.\n\nThis revelation comes at a time when this week has seen the most severe escalation since the truce came into effect last April. Sources reported that Tehran launched barrages of rockets and drones targeting US military bases and Kuwait International Airport, resulting in at least one death and damage to some facilities.\n\nOn the ground, Iran continues to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz, which has led to tangible disruptions in global energy markets and maritime navigation. In response, the United States continues to tighten its naval blockade on Iranian ports, in an attempt to undermine Tehran's economic capabilities and push it towards the negotiating table.\n\nIn a hearing before the House of Representatives, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio downplayed the seriousness of the reciprocal attacks, describing them as defensive measures rather than a harbinger of all-out war. Rubio affirmed that US responses are always in the context of self-defense, noting that if Iran stops targeting ships, US responses will necessarily cease.\n\nDespite the on-the-ground tension, President Trump continues to promote opportunities for reaching a comprehensive agreement with Tehran that would end the existing hostility. This anticipated agreement, according to the American vision, aims to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz and dismantle Iran's nuclear program, including the disposal of enriched uranium stockpiles accumulated by Tehran.\n\nIn recent press statements, Trump expressed no rush to conclude the deal, emphasizing that the economic blockade could continue for a longer period if Iran does not make the required concessions. The US President, during a press conference in the Oval Office, considered the situation to still be under control, describing peace talks as progressing despite the difficulties.\n\nRegarding regional diplomatic moves, sources revealed that Trump personally intervened to prevent Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from carrying out a large-scale military operation in Lebanon. This intervention came out of fear that any Israeli military adventure could undermine the diplomatic path Washington is trying to build with Tehran.\n\nFor his part, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned of the consequences of any Israeli escalation targeting Lebanese territory, considering that it would mean the immediate collapse of the truce agreements. Araqchi stressed that the region could find itself facing an uncontrollable all-out war if military provocations continue on the northern front.\n\nThe US administration has been working for weeks to draft a "memorandum of understanding" that sets a sixty-day timeframe for negotiations, but Trump recently rejected an Iranian proposal in this regard. The White House insists on the necessity for Tehran to make fundamental and tangible concessions before discussing any economic gains or lifting of sanctions imposed on it.\n\nIn contrast, Iran adheres to its position that Washington must take confidence-building steps before any serious negotiations on the nuclear file. Tehran demands the release of its frozen financial assets in international banks, or direct financial support to compensate for the losses its economy has incurred due to years of blockade.\n\nObservers believe that Trump currently faces two difficult choices; either accepting a limited agreement that may not guarantee a complete dismantling of nuclear capabilities, or continuing the policy of maximum pressure. Experts warn that Iran has shown a high capacity to withstand economic pressures, making the task of extracting decisive concessions from it extremely complex.\n\nPolitical circles in Washington consider the current confrontation with Iran to be the first real test of foreign policy directions in Trump's second term. Military and economic issues are intertwined, amidst internal pressures demanding an end to US involvement in Middle East conflicts without sacrificing strategic interests.\n\nIn conclusion, the region remains hostage to the results of this intense diplomatic and military struggle, as the world watches the ability of the parties to exercise restraint. With the continued blockade and reciprocal strikes, the question remains whether diplomacy will succeed in defusing the explosion, or whether a single incident on the ground could ignite the war that everyone fears.\n\nIn that region of the world, a ceasefire is more like a slower rate of fire.