President Trump Warns Iran of Potential Military Strike if Negotiations to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz Fail
President Trump stated that the United States will strike Iran "really hard" if current negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and curb the nuclear program fail. While the administration announced progress on the deal, Iran and Oman are currently negotiating a temporary arrangement to manage shipping traffic, with Iran seeking a dominant role in the waterway. President Trump expressed optimism that an agreement could be reached as early as Wednesday or Thursday, noting that while Iran denies direct talks with the U.S., the administration is pushing for a resolution. The administration previously ruled out a deal that would give Iran total control over the international waterway, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that such a state-controlled precedent would be dangerous. If a deal is reached, it would establish a two-way route where ships enter through an Iranian-controlled channel and exit through an Omani-controlled channel. The administration remains committed to diplomacy, but President Trump emphasized that military action remains a viable option if Tehran fails to seize this opportunity.