As the conflict pitting Iran against the United States and Israel enters its second month, uncertainty remains over the possibility of a peace agreement. At the same time, signs point to an intensification of attacks.
The United States, for example, moved to the Middle East, and President Donald Trump threatened to attack Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil terminal, if the Persian country does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump also stated that Sunday (29) was a “”, with many targets destroyed in Iran. According to the Wall Street Journalthe president evaluates the accomplishment of one of the opponent.
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Likewise, Israel has intensified the wave of bombings of Tehran, at the same time that it attacks Lebanon under the justification of combating the extremist group Hezbollah. The country ordered the evacuation of six more villages in southern Lebanon.
In turn, the , allies of the United States. The country is also putting pressure on Yemen’s Houthis, a militant group.
Negotiations
On Sunday, Pakistan officially confirmed what had already been said by country officials and reported that it is mediating talks between the United States and Iran.
American officials said that, behind the scenes, despite Iran’s public stance, Tehran insists that Washington’s proposals are .
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf: “The enemy promotes its interests as if they were news, while threatening our nation. A big mistake.”
I’ll take it
This Monday (30), NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) announced that it intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran towards Turkey. .
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The organization’s position comes amid a barrage of criticism from the United States, a member of the group, for the alliance’s refusal to enter the war against Iran. Also on Monday, the American Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, reinforced the criticism, stating that cooperation with NATO allies has been ongoing during the war. He also indicated that the US relationship with the alliance may be reviewed after the end of the conflict.
Oil
The war continues to put pressure on fuel prices. Brent is headed for a record monthly rise, while U.S. crude futures rose above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022.
After a month of war, experts estimate that Iran may even have been weakened militarily, a crucial point for the passage of oil.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: “Over time, the US will regain control of the strait and there will be freedom of navigation, whether through US escorts or a multinational escort,” he said.
Marco Rubio echoed Bessent’s statement, saying in an interview with Al Jazeera that the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened “in one form or another”.
On the other hand, Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said that people do not need to worry about fuel supplies. “All necessary measures for its stabilization have been taken,” he stated.
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