US President Donald Trump said a diplomatic agreement with Iran remains possible despite launching new military strikes and announcing tougher measures in the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump said on Monday that a deal with Iran remains possible despite the latest escalation in military action between the two countries.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said negotiations with Tehran had nearly produced an agreement before talks stalled.
“Yeah, I think a deal is possible. Sure, I do. We had a deal with them two days ago, and then they said, ‘Oh, we can’t make that deal. We have to negotiate it further.'”
His remarks came hours after the United States launched another round of strikes on Iranian targets and reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports, intensifying tensions across the Middle East.
Trump Vows US Will Guard Strait of Hormuz
Earlier in the day, Trump said the United States would take responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important shipping lanes.
Speaking during an interview with Fox & Friends, the president said the U.S. would no longer provide maritime security without compensation.
“We’ll become the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump said, adding that the United States had protected the waterway for years without being reimbursed.
“We’re going to get paid for guarding it. A lot of money, but we just want to be reimbursed for doing all of this, for putting our people in danger.”
Regional Tensions Continue to Rise
Trump’s comments followed a new exchange of attacks between U.S. and Iranian forces, marking one of the most significant escalations since an April ceasefire temporarily reduced hostilities.
The renewed fighting has raised fresh concerns over regional stability and global energy markets, as the Strait of Hormuz remains a vital route for international oil and gas shipments. Ongoing military operations have also disrupted commercial shipping, casting doubt on efforts to secure a lasting peace agreement between Washington and Tehran.
Diplomatic efforts continue, but uncertainty remains over whether both sides can return to negotiations while military operations persist.
