President Trump escalated tensions with Iran by warning that U.S. military strikes on Iranian energy facilities could follow if diplomatic negotiations fail. The White House floated a 15-point peace plan that Tehran rejected as containing 'excessive, unrealistic and unreasonable demands.'

Trump is also considering a military operation to extract Iran's uranium reserves, adding pressure to an already volatile situation. The administration hinted that Arab leaders might be asked to cover war costs in Iran, signaling a potential shift in regional burden-sharing.

The diplomatic crisis deepened after Iran expelled its ambassador from Beirut, though the diplomat is now refusing to leave. These developments come as Wall Street Journal reporters track the rapidly evolving situation on the ground, highlighting the growing risk of military confrontation.