EN DIRECT, war in the Middle East: Donald Trump judges that an agreement with Iran is 'very possible'; the US army says it has 'neutralized' a ship in the Gulf of Oman

AI justification

Military escalation outweighs diplomatic potential, increasing harm risk. | The potential diplomatic agreement with Iran represents a positive step toward peace and conflict resolution, aligning with SDG 16. However, the military action in the Gulf of Oman undermines this progress by escalating violence and risking broader harm. The net ethical position is mixed, with the military action carrying greater immediate weight due to its concrete and harmful consequences.