US Pursues Dual Strategy of Diplomacy and Military Operations Against Iran

A United States official disclosed to Al Jazeera that diplomatic channels between Washington and Tehran remain active, even as the American military campaign against Iran intensifies.

The official characterized the ongoing strikes as "devastating" and indicated they will persist at the administration's discretion. According to the statement, President Donald Trump intends to hold Iran accountable for recent casualties suffered by American personnel, while simultaneously pressing the Islamic Republic on what Washington views as terrorist activities in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Trump administration is also zeroing in on Iran's alleged breaches of an existing memorandum of understanding, with plans to ensure Tehran faces consequences for these violations, the official confirmed.