Trump Signals Potential Iran Peace Deal Amid New Naval Seizures and War-Powers Challenge

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance indicated on Tuesday that diplomatic negotiations with Tehran are progressing, with the President suggesting the war could be concluded 'very quickly.' However, the administration maintained a dual-track approach, with Trump stating he was 'an hour away' from ordering new strikes if peace terms are not met. While no major airstrikes were reported in the last 24 hours, the U.S. military remains engaged in a naval blockade of Iranian ports and recently seized the tanker Skywave in the Indian Ocean for transporting sanctioned crude oil. Simultaneously, the U.S. Senate passed a significant procedural milestone, voting 50–47 to advance a war-powers resolution. This marks the first time such a measure has moved forward since the conflict began in February, aided by the support of four Republicans including Senator Bill Cassidy. The resolution seeks to require congressional authorization for continued hostilities, though it faces a difficult path in the House and a near-certain presidential veto. On the regional front, tensions have expanded into the digital sphere. Iranian military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari announced that Tehran intends to impose fees on submarine internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This threat to critical communications infrastructure adds a new layer of economic pressure to the ongoing maritime standoff, where both nations continue to enforce blockades and target opposing vessels.