President Donald Trump warned that growing public anger inside Iran could dramatically influence the future of the Middle East crisis, pointing to worsening economic conditions and rising unrest across the country. Speaking about the ongoing tensions, Trump said there is “a lot of foment” inside Iran unlike anything seen before, suggesting that widespread frustration over declining living conditions and continued instability is placing enormous pressure on the Iranian regime.

The remarks come during delicate ceasefire discussions following the intense 80-day U.S.-Israeli military campaign launched earlier this year against Iranian-linked targets across the region. Iran’s retaliatory closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered major disruptions to global oil markets and sent energy prices soaring worldwide, intensifying economic strain both inside Iran and across international markets dependent on Gulf oil shipments.

Trump signaled openness to a limited agreement aimed at reopening the critical waterway and reducing the risk of further escalation while maintaining strong pressure on Tehran’s leadership. Supporters of the administration praised the president’s approach as a combination of military strength and strategic restraint, arguing that firm U.S.-Israel coordination has weakened Iran’s position while increasing pressure from both international sanctions and growing internal dissatisfaction among the Iranian population.