Trump weighs striking Iran or making a deal

6 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · May 1

Speaking on the White House South Lawn after a CENTCOM briefing on Friday, Trump said he would prefer not to use force.
He said Iran's leadership was disjointed, with rival factions unable to agree on a common approach despite even hardliners wanting a deal.
The remarks underscored uncertainty over Washington's next step on Iran, framing the choice as military action or renewed negotiations.

With Iran's leadership fractured and the Strait of Hormuz closed, is a diplomatic breakthrough still possible, or is further escalation inevitable?

As the IRGC consolidates power and nuclear verification lapses, could military action backfire by further destabilizing Iran and the region?

How might prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz reshape global energy markets and push millions into poverty if no agreement is reached soon?