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Iran, Trump and Strait of Hormuz
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President Donald Trump's interim deal with Iran in June set aside two months for negotiations, but the window has now closed and broader talks are stalled.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promises unprecedented economic isolation of Iran as the 60-day nuclear deal deadline passes with no final agreement.
U.S. forces could strike the Gulf nation if it interfered in the blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the president said.
Only two vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday with no crude oil shipments visible, according to analysis from ship-tracking firm Kpler. Some ships may cross the s
Unless the U.S. implements the June ceasefire deal in a few weeks, Iran will launch a "timely and precise" attack to break the blockade, an Iranian official told Reuters.
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Lashes Out at Ally as Deadline Passes Without Iran Deal
As the 60-day window to reach a deal to end the conflict and limit Iran’s nuclear program ended on Monday, President Trump lashed out on Monday at Oman, a U.S. ally. The passage of the deadline established in a preliminary deal two months ago was largely symbolic,
Trump's threat on Oman, which has been holding its own talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, comes as a 60-day window for peace negotiations expires.
A growing number of prominent MAGA figures have urged Trump to end the Iran war, saying there could be dire political consequences if it continues.
Iran's more offensive posture follows Trump's comment that the US would soon make the Strait of Hormuz its territory.