Trump Claims Iran Seeks Deal as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran is seeking a deal, as tensions over nuclear issues stall ongoing talks. Speaking at the White House, Trump stated that discussions have hit a roadblock, stressing that the United States will not accept any agreement that allows Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon. He added that Iran had reached out earlier in the day, expressing interest in working toward a deal, though this claim was not immediately verified by Reuters. Trump also revealed that a “blockade” of ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz had begun. Emphasizing his position, he said Iran must not be allowed to “blackmail or extort the world,” reinforcing his firm stance against Tehran possessing nuclear weapons.