Escalation continues between Washington and Tehran amid growing tension in Hormuz

The article discusses the ongoing escalation between Washington and Tehran, with increasing tension in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran expands civilian training in military skills, while Trump asserts that military operations will end soon, and Vance predicts fuel prices will drop after the conflict ends.

The article discusses the ongoing escalation between the United States and Iran, with a particular focus on the growing tension in the Strait of Hormuz. It notes that 123 days have passed since the signing of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, and 232 days since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran. In this context, Iran has expanded its campaign to train civilians in military and defensive skills, a step that organizers say aims to support the armed forces and increase citizens' readiness to face any potential attack. In response, US President Donald Trump stated that operations related to Iran will end "very soon," emphasizing that the United States destroyed Iran's nuclear capabilities during the attacks it launched on the country. Trump added, during a speech on Saturday in Highlands Heights, Kentucky, that the US may have to stay in the region "a little longer." Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance said in an interview with CBS News that fuel prices will drop when the conflict with Iran ends, asserting that Washington seeks a final and firm Iranian commitment not to rebuild the nuclear program.