'Growing mistrust and disagreement' over Trump declaring war with Iran

President Trump extended a deadline he set for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, pushing back his initial 48-hour ultimatum by five additional days after threatening military strikes on Iranian power plants if the waterway remained closed. The delay signals internal disagreement within the administration over his decision to escalate toward war with Iran, according to reporting. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, making its status a matter of international economic concern. Trump's threat to target Iranian infrastructure represented a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries. The extension suggests the White House is reconsidering the timeline for potential military action, though the core threat remains in place.