On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump expressed that a deal with Iran could be finalized immediately, but he stressed the importance of establishing a long-lasting agreement. He indicated that Washington is not interested in temporary arrangements, particularly given the strategic significance of the Strait of Hormuz, which he claimed the US controls. Trump warned that reopening the Strait prematurely would enable Iran to earn approximately $500 million a day from oil revenues, which he does not want until a resolution is reached. His remarks come amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing US naval blockades of Iranian ports, suggesting that while diplomatic progress may be possible, critical issues such as economic pressure and energy route control remain contentious. Concurrently, military tensions have escalated in Tehran, with air defense systems activated to target perceived threats, leading to a sharp increase in oil prices. Brent crude oil surged to around $107 per barrel, reflecting concerns over potential disruptions in the Middle East, a key region for global oil supply.