Trump Warns Iran of Resumed Strikes if Talks Fail, Says Hormuz Will Open Fairly Soon

In a New York Post interview, Trump stated the US would resume strikes on Iran if negotiations fail and that no backup plan is needed because the outcome will be positive. He pledged the Strait of Hormuz would open fairly soon even without Iranian cooperation, noting US naval vessels are loaded with the best weapons. Trump wished Vance luck heading to Islamabad. The rhetoric sets a hawkish backdrop for talks and signals willingness to use force to reopen global energy chokepoints.