At the NATO Summit in Ankara, President Trump presented a 72-hour ultimatum to Iran, according to US officials. He informed the press that the US would aim for 'genuine concessions' from Tehran, which would involve the permanent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the elimination of enriched uranium, or else the country would revert to full military engagement. Vice President Vance added that Washington anticipated tangible actions rather than mere words and would evaluate Iran based on its actions rather than statements. In response, Iran's foreign minister labeled Trump's requirements as 'incompatible with Iranian sovereignty,' while the IRGC's hard-liners seemed to ramp up tensions, even as moderate factions sought a resolution.
