By World Israel News Staff
President Donald Trump is seriously weighing a return to active hostilities against Iran, more than a month after the start of a ceasefire marked by low-grade fighting between Washington and Tehran.
Trump announced a temporary ceasefire on April 7, originally intended to last for two weeks. He later extended the truce to facilitate talks aimed at securing a long-term peace agreement, but negotiations ultimately failed to produce a breakthrough.
With the Strait of Hormuz still closed by Iran — causing a major disruption to global supply chains, driving oil prices higher, and threatening critical industries such as agriculture and technology — Trump is reportedly growing increasingly frustrated with the diplomatic stalemate, according to a CNN report.
The outlet reported that, for the first time in weeks, Trump — who has repeatedly stated that he believes the U.S. is close to securing an agreement with Iran — now appears to be losing patience with Tehran.
Trump has expressed on his Truth Social platform that he is tired of what he views as Iranian “game playing” during the negotiations.
“There has been an intense push by countries throughout the region and by Pakistan to convey to the Iranians that Trump is frustrated and this is the last chance for them to seriously engage in diplomacy, but it does not appear that Iran is listening or taking anyone seriously,” a senior regional source told CNN.
Trump is reportedly reviewing his options with various Pentagon officials and trusted advisers within his administration, where differing opinions have emerged over how to proceed.
Some Pentagon officials argue that a return to targeted strikes on critical Iranian sites could secure a decisive American victory, particularly as internal divisions within the Iranian regime continue to deepen.
Others close to Trump, however, are urging him to continue pursuing diplomacy rather than restarting direct military action.
The CNN report noted that Trump is highly unlikely to order a return to fighting before he returns from an upcoming state visit to China.
Trump is scheduled to depart for China on Tuesday afternoon.
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