Donald Trump Issues Fresh Warning to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, urging Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without delay. He cautioned that if negotiations collapse, Iran could face severe consequences. Trump stated that discussions with Iran had shown positive progress, but expressed surprise over Tehran's public rejection of the talks. He also reiterated that the United States would never allow Iran to develop or possess nuclear weapons and said Washington's next course of action would become clear within the next 48 hours.

Meanwhile, the United States said it has been engaged in discussions with Iran and Oman regarding the free movement of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said an agreement could be reached within the next couple of days. However, Iran rejected the claim, insisting that the United States is not involved in its discussions with Oman. Tehran stated that the talks are focused solely on establishing a new maritime framework aimed at safeguarding Iran's sovereignty and security interests. The developments have intensified geopolitical tensions across the Middle East.