The Latest: Regional powers seek off-ramp as Iran war drags on months longer than Trump promised
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Pakistan and Qatar are continuing diplomatic efforts to end the war between the United States and Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But President Donald Trump told Al Jazeera he's got “no time schedule” to resolve the conflict reaching the six-month mark on Friday. Trump said he thinks the U.S. is “winning very big.”
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Why it matters
The conflict has already exceeded Trump's stated timeframe for resolution, and regional powers are now actively seeking ways to end it rather than allowing it to continue indefinitely.
Most affected
Shipping interests and energy markets — Strait of Hormuz remains closed, disrupting global oil and trade flows. Pakistan and Qatar — Diplomatically engaged in mediating a conflict outside their borders to restore regional trade routes.
Likely next
Whether Trump and Iran respond to the mediation efforts, or whether the Strait of Hormuz remains closed beyond the six-month mark.