In the Arab world they claim: US attack on Iran will begin under this condition
Mediators are trying to stop the escalation, but in Tehran they demand control over the Strait of Hormuz. An expert warns of the risk of new strikes. This is reported by Maariv. In Arab countries…
Assessment
Diplomatic intermediaries are working to defuse tensions, but Tehran's demand for control over the Strait of Hormuz signals a hardline position that could block any negotiated settlement. The reported warning to Pakistan suggests the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is leveraging regional relationships to pressure the US. The possibility of economic measures, such as tariffs, preceding military action indicates a phased escalation strategy. Watch whether Washington offers any goodwill gesture to test Iran's flexibility, or if the standoff hardens into direct confrontation.