US refuses to 'leave' war hours after telling Congress hostilities 'terminated'

Donald Trump faces mounting pressure amid an escalating standoff with Iran, as confusion surrounds Washington’s strategy and prospects for a diplomatic exit. Mixed signals from the White House, stalled nuclear talks, and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have raised fears of prolonged conflict. With no breakthrough in negotiations and regional instability spreading to Lebanon, questions grow over whether the U.S. has a clear path forward in the crisis.