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US Prepared to Resume Attacks on Iran if Nuclear Deal Fails
US Takes Hard Stance on Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Saturday at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that the United States is prepared to resume attacks on Iran if negotiations fail. He emphasized that the US is postured and prepared to re-engage if necessary. President Donald Trump seeks a 'great deal' to ensure Iran does not develop nuclear weapons and has shown patience in the process, Hegseth added. President Trump held a meeting in a secure White House room on Friday to make a final determination on the proposed deal, which lasted about two hours.
Iran Nuclear Talks Stall Amidst War Fallout
Negotiators from Washington and Tehran are working to bridge major differences blocking an agreement on Iran's nuclear program. A senior Iranian source, speaking anonymously, told Reuters that a deal was close but not yet approved, and that the potential deal does not include any nuclear-related issues. Meanwhile, the war launched by the US and Israel on February 28, 2026, has killed thousands, mainly in Iran and Lebanon. Iranian officials reported that a strike on a girls' school in Hormozgan Province, Iran, on May 21, 2026, killed over 175 children and teachers.
Rising Energy Prices and US Pressure
The conflict has also caused global economic pain by pushing up energy prices due to Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump is under pressure to reopen the strait and lower US gas prices ahead of the November congressional elections, as voters show increasing frustration over rising prices.
*Source: YouTube: Reuters (2026-05-30)*
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