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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Thursday that the United States remains open to reaching an agreement with Iran, despite the latest military strikes carried out by the U.S. military, noting that Tehran is continuing talks with Washington and also seeks to reach a deal.

Leavitt added that President Donald Trump still prefers the diplomatic path, but will move against Iran if it does not adhere to what she described as its "promises," stressing that the U.S. administration continues to combine military pressure with engagement in negotiations.

The press secretary confirmed there is a division among leaders in Iran, but despite that, some of them want to broker a deal and complete an agreement with the United States.

Iran's Violations

The White House press secretary said the latest U.S. strikes came after Iran violated the memorandum of understanding between the two sides, asserting that Tehran bears responsibility for the escalation, and emphasizing that the U.S. military carried out "devastating" strikes targeting Iranian sites following this violation.

Leavitt did not provide further details about the nature of the violations or the terms she said Iran breached.

(AP) White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

Hormuz Under Siege

Regarding maritime navigation, Leavitt confirmed that the United States is imposing a full blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, but clarified at the same time that the strait remains open to ships not heading to Iranian ports.

These statements come amid rising tensions in the Gulf, where the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important strategic passages for global oil trade.

Escalation and Negotiations

The White House statements reflect the continued U.S. approach of applying military and economic pressure on Iran while keeping the door to negotiation open, at a time when relations between the two countries are witnessing one of their most tense periods in recent months, following U.S. strikes targeting sites inside Iran and Tehran's response with a series of attacks on U.S. targets and interests in the region, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

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