According to the Pentagon, the United States still seeks a deal with Iran, but officials say military strikes could resume if negotiations fail, underscoring ongoing geopolitical and energy-market risks.
The Pentagon said the United States is seeking a deal in talks with Iran but is prepared to resume military strikes if negotiations fail. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the remarks on May 30 at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, while Trump said no final decision had been made. The update adds that Washington is balancing diplomacy with the possibility of renewed military action, keeping attention on broader geopolitical and oil-market risks tied to United States-Iran tensions.