Iran War Tensions Escalate: Tankers Hit in Hormuz Strait as Trump Hints at Swift Resolution

US President Donald Trump reiterated his stance on the Iran conflict, stating at a Halloween party that he is "in no hurry" and expects the war to conclude "very soon, one way or the other." He suggested that Tehran will either reach a deal or the conflict will be "ended." Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that two crude oil tankers caught fire after striking mines in the Strait of Hormuz. This incident follows condemnation from Gulf nations regarding a previous attack on a Qatari LNG carrier. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed ongoing talks with mediators concerning a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, expressing hope that the US will "choose diplomacy."