Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated as President Donald Trump announced the country is in the 'final stages' of negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program. Trump warned that if an agreement is not reached soon, the US would resume military actions, a threat he has reiterated multiple times since the ceasefire began. Iran, however, remains defiant, with President Masoud Pezeshkian stating that coercion will not lead to their surrender. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any renewed aggression could extend regional conflict beyond West Asia, signaling a potential for broader military engagement. Meanwhile, the US military recently boarded and released an Iranian-flagged tanker suspected of violating sanctions, highlighting ongoing maritime tensions in the Gulf region. Analysts note that despite the conflict, Iran appears to be emerging with increased global leverage, while the US’s objectives remain unfulfilled. The situation continues to affect oil markets, with Brent crude oil prices fluctuating amid investor concerns and optimism regarding negotiations.