US President Donald Trump is considering resuming limited military strikes against Iran, along with a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, following the impasse in peace talks in Islamabad. According to US officials, the US president is keeping “all options on the table” as he seeks to increase pressure on Tehran, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Among the options discussed on Sunday, hours after talks in Pakistan collapsed, was a full-scale military campaign, although officials said that scenario was considered less likely due to the risk of further destabilizing the region and Trump's wariness of long-term military conflicts. At the same time, the possibility of a temporary blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is being considered, with the aim of gradually transferring responsibility for escorting merchant ships to US allies.

Despite the escalation of tensions, the US president's aides point out that he remains open to a diplomatic solution.

White House spokeswoman Olivia Wells declined to comment on specific plans, noting that "the president has already ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and is keeping all additional options on the table."

US conditions in negotiations with Tehran
According to US officials, Washington's main "red lines" in the negotiations include:

– complete free passage through the Strait of Hormuz without imposing tariffs
– end of uranium enrichment and dismantling of relevant facilities
– surrender of highly enriched uranium stocks
– acceptance of a broader security framework that includes US allies in the region
– cutting off funding to organizations such as Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The talks in Pakistan, led by US Vice President JD Vance, failed when Iran refused to abandon its nuclear program.

Trump has repeatedly stated that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons is a primary reason for military conflict.