The White House announced the possibility of the United States launching a major strike against Iran.

US President Donald Trump is ready to strike Iran "harder than ever" if Tehran does not discuss a deal with Washington. This was announced on March 25 by White House press Secretary Caroline Leavitt.

"If Iran cannot accept the reality of the current moment, if it cannot understand that it has suffered a military defeat, <...> Trump will strike them harder than ever before," she said during a briefing.

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Washington has announced constructive talks with Tehran, although the Islamic Republic denies them.

The New York Times reported on March 24 that the US military command is exploring the possibility of using fighters from the 82nd Airborne Division to establish control over the Iranian island of Kharq, which is a key hub for the Islamic Republic's oil exports.

Later, on March 25, The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump wants to end the conflict with Iran in the coming weeks. According to the publication, the American leader also tells his entourage that this conflict distracts him from other priorities.

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