US President Donald Trump stated on Friday that Iran is highly eager to reach an agreement with Washington, noting that the US administration has dealt severe blows to Tehran, drawing parallels to its approach toward Venezuela. Trump emphasized that the coming days will be crucial in determining the trajectory of bilateral relations, highlighting the strength of the US military and efforts to increase the defense budget to $1.5 trillion. These remarks come amid unprecedented regional escalation, including mutual military operations and a partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz, alongside reports of diplomatic efforts to contain the crisis.