Today's US-Iran situation has become tense again!

The US continues to apply pressure: the United States insists on not lifting the maritime blockade before reaching an "agreement," and may resort to force after the ceasefire expires. Trump also tweeted, "I am winning this war with overwhelming advantage, the military is performing perfectly"—but the public generally doesn't believe it.

Iran stands firm and refuses to back down: Supreme Leader Khamenei reiterated three points—demanding war reparations, pushing the Strait of Hormuz into a new management phase, and not abandoning the resistance front. At the same time, he made it clear: no lifting of sanctions, no negotiations.

An interesting breakthrough: according to British reports, at least 26 Iran-related ships have broken through the US naval blockade. This shows Iran has the confidence to stand firm, and the effectiveness of the US blockade is in doubt.

The core contradiction remains who has lost: Trump wants Iran to admit defeat and accept the fate of a defeated nation; Iran insists it is the victor against aggression and demands compensation from the US. Without resolving this deadlock, negotiations will be difficult to progress.

Both sides are not soft in words but are actually just exhausting each other. The next 24-48 hours are a critical window—whether to negotiate or to strike, the answer will be clear soon.