Trump vows Iran wont control Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran talks stall
Trump rules out Iranian control of Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran talks stall amid mixed signals
US President Donald Trump has declared that Iran will not be allowed to control the Strait of Hormuz under any potential deal, as negotiations to end the nearly three-month war between Washington and Tehran remain deadlocked. Speaking during a White House cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Trump dismissed reports of progress, stating, *"We’re not satisfied with it, but we will be—either that or we’ll just have to finish the job."* His remarks followed conflicting statements from US and Iranian officials over the status of a draft agreement, which Tehran claims would reopen the strategic waterway and lift the US naval blockade.
Trump’s hardline stance came hours after Iranian state media reported that a deal was imminent, a claim the White House swiftly dismissed as a *"complete fabrication."* The president also accused Iran of stalling negotiations to outwait the US until midterm elections later this year, suggesting political timing was influencing Tehran’s strategy. Meanwhile, US Senator Marco Rubio indicated *"some progress"* in talks, though no breakthrough was confirmed.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, has been effectively closed since the US-Israel war on Iran began in March. Trump’s threats extended beyond Iran, as he casually warned Oman—reportedly in talks with Tehran over joint tolls for ships—that the US would *"have to blow them up"* if the Gulf state failed to cooperate. The president’s combative tone underscored the fragility of negotiations, which were originally slated to be discussed at Camp David before being moved to the White House.
Adding to the uncertainty, Trump cited Iran’s recent decision to restore internet access after a months-long blackout as a sign of Tehran’s willingness to negotiate. However, with no agreement finalized and military tensions persisting, the path to a ceasefire remains unclear. The US has maintained a naval blockade of the strait since the conflict’s onset, while Iran has repeatedly vowed to resist any terms that cede control of the waterway.
Trump vows Iran wont control Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran talks stall
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