Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be reopened “soon” or Iran will suffer harsh consequences

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning regarding the Strait of Hormuz, stating it would be reopened promptly or Iran would face "harsh consequences."

Speaking in a Fox News interview, Trump indicated that while "very good discussions" were occurring with Tehran, he would resort to strikes if Iran failed to uphold its commitments. He expressed a preference for a diplomatic resolution over renewed military action, noting, "We hit them very, very hard. But the hard hit is yet to come and hopefully we won’t have to use it."

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We hit them very, very hard. But the hard hit is yet to come and hopefully we won’t have to use it.

However, Iran has refuted claims of direct negotiations with the United States. Tehran asserts that it is collaborating with Oman on an arrangement to reopen the vital waterway. Mediators are hopeful that the reopening of the Strait could facilitate the resumption of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran.

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I hope we won’t – we’re having very good discussions. They don’t like to admit that.