"The U.S. has told Iran, through mediators, that it is interested in a ceasefire in exchange for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz."
"Trump also laid out a darker scenario for Iran and the global economy: the U.S. could leave the Strait of Hormuz closed and bomb Iran's civilian infrastructure before concluding the war."
The U.S. is using threats to persuade Iran's leaders to agree to a deal. Through mediators, the U.S. has expressed interest in a ceasefire contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, a more severe scenario was presented, indicating that the U.S. could keep the Strait closed and target Iran's civilian infrastructure, escalating the conflict further.
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