U.S. President Donald Trump stated Monday that Iranian representatives contacted the U.S., signaling a desire for an agreement, while confirming a blockade of Iranian ports.
Iran Seeks Deal, Trump Confirms Port Blockade
President Donald Trump informed reporters that Iranian representatives contacted the U.S. on Monday, indicating a willingness to reach an agreement. He simultaneously confirmed the commencement of a blockade of Iranian ports.
“I can tell you that the other side called us. They very, very much want to make a deal,” Trump said during an impromptu conversation with journalists outside the Oval Office. “Appropriate people called us this morning and they want to work out a deal,” he added.
U.S. Condition: No Nuclear Weapons
The U.S. is demanding Iran forgo the development of nuclear weapons.
“If they don’t agree to that, there will be no deal. There will never be a deal. Iran will not have a nuclear weapon, and we will get the dust back. We will get it back, or we will take it from them,” Trump stated, referring to Iran’s stockpiles of highly enriched uranium located underground.
Threat of “Total Civilization” Destruction
When asked if he would carry out his threat to destroy “entire civilization” if no agreement is reached, Trump declined to comment, but noted it “wouldn’t be pleasant for them.”
Blockade Details and Ship Traffic
Trump confirmed the blockade of Iranian ports began at 4 p.m. Polish time, stating other nations would participate. He announced he would name those countries on Tuesday, though he also indicated he doesn’t need their assistance.
In a post on Truth Social, shortly before speaking with reporters, Trump reported that 34 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the most since Iran closed the strait.
Unconventional Press Conference Setting
The impromptu press conference occurred during an unusual circumstance: while Trump was picking up a food order from a fast-food chain. This was intended to highlight the elimination of taxes on tips through Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
