Trump Issues Final Warning to Iran on Strait of Hormuz Deal
At a glance
- US President Donald Trump has issued a new warning to Iran, threatening "devastation" if a deal is not reached.
- Trump expects the Strait of Hormuz to be "fully open today" and has given Iran a "last chance" for a deal.
- Iran's foreign ministry has denied direct negotiations with Washington, despite US claims.
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US President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned Iran, threatening "devastation" if a deal is not reached and calling it a "last chance." He asserted that Iran would never acquire nuclear weapons and that the Strait of Hormuz would be "fully open very soon." Amidst these warnings, Trump indicated that negotiators "had a very good day" and a deal could happen "tomorrow or the next day." The transit of the Strait of Hormuz has been a major sticking point, with Iran reportedly tightening its grip. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also stated there was "a chance we may have a deal." However, Iran's foreign ministry has denied direct negotiations with Washington, even as Trump insisted they were happening. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US was involved in negotiations between Oman and Iran on increasing traffic through the Strait. News outlet Axios reported that the US, Iran, and Oman were nearing an interim deal to reopen the strait, which Washington hoped to announce today. Qatar, mediating negotiations, confirmed ongoing diplomatic efforts but no direct Iran-US talks were planned. The situation remains tense.
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US President Donald Trump has reportedly issued a final warning to Iran, stating that the Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen today and urging Tehran to accept a deal.
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US President Donald Trump has reportedly issued a final warning to Iran, stating that the Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen today and urging Tehran to accept a deal.
United States President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, stating that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday, but cautioned that Iran would get “hit very hard” if negotiations fell through. Speaking on Tuesday, President Trump indicated that negotiators “had a very good day” and that a deal could happen “tomorrow or the next day.” He had earlier adopted a more threatening tone, asserting that the strait would be open very soon, or Iran would face severe repercussions, adding, "All you can do is fight your way out."
The transit of the Strait of Hormuz has been a major sticking point, leading to renewed fighting after an April ceasefire. Iran has reportedly tightened its grip on Hormuz, seeking to control the strait and charge tolls, powers it did not exercise before the war began on February 28. Amidst the volatile situation, one crew member was reported missing on Tuesday from a merchant ship hit by a projectile in Hormuz, and an Indian ship in the Red Sea sank following an unattributed attack.
Iran-US tensions have risen following President Donald Trump's fresh warning to Tehran, leading to an ongoing "war of words" against Iran's leadership. Speculation has also emerged regarding Iran potentially ending talks with the United States.
Iran has reportedly issued a naval ultimatum to the United States and released a fierce message amidst rising tensions.
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