Expert: The positions of both the US and Iran have not softened, and the risk of conflict still exists

According to Jinshi reports, Abdullah Bandar Al-Etabi, an assistant professor of international affairs at Qatar University, stated that it is still too early to judge the direction of the situation following Trump's latest statement regarding Iran. Both sides have not shown any signs of easing their respective positions, and Iran has not softened its stance on the issue of the Strait of Hormuz, with the threat of a broader conflict still present.

However, the latest developments have bought more time for diplomacy.