"Rather than usher in what President Donald Trump has called 'more reasonable' leadership, the surviving Iranian regime is newly emboldened to inflict economic pain, pushing Tehran and Washington further apart in negotiations."
"If during this period of time no deal is made, we have our eyes on key targets. If there is no deal, we are going to hit each and every one of their electric-generating plants very hard and probably simultaneously."
"They've demonstrated to the Gulf states how vulnerable they are and how vulnerable the global economy is. So the price has gone up. The Strait of Hormuz never featured in any of these negotiations, and now it's like front and center."
The assassinations of Iran's senior leaders by Israel and the United States have caused significant upheaval in Tehran's political and military landscape. Despite the removal of key figures, a hard-line government remains in power, with little expectation for diplomatic progress. The Iranian regime is now more determined to inflict economic damage, further complicating negotiations with Washington. Iran's leaders have set high demands for peace, including reparations and control over the Strait of Hormuz, which has become a central issue in discussions.
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