US President Donald Trump is currently weighing several options, including a possible US strike on Iran, according to administration officials. On June 17, he met with top advisors in the White House Situation Room to discuss the situation. Earlier, Trump posted on social media that the US knew the whereabouts of Iran’s leader but had chosen not to act, adding the phrase, “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!”
Early that same day, Trump said that his patience for diplomacy with Iran was fading. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One after returning from the G7 summit in Canada, he said, “I’m not too much in the mood to negotiate with Iran.” He emphasized that his goal was not a temporary ceasefire, but “a real end,” suggesting he was seeking a complete resolution rather than a pause in hostilities.
Tensions between the US and Iran are just one example of how long-standing rivalries between nations can escalate into open hostility. Whether through war, economic sanctions, or diplomatic standoffs, some countries remain locked in conflict for decades, driven by deep-rooted suspicion, ideological divides, or clashing national interests.
So, which countries have the greatest rivalries? Click through and read about the issues dividing these nations.