Trump says Iran risks being ‘hit very hard’ unless Hormuz deal is made

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5 Aug 2026 • 4:35 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump says Iran risks being ‘hit very hard’ unless Hormuz deal is made

  • Donald Trump stated there was an "all-day negotiation" with Iran on Tuesday, characterising the talks positively.
  • During his cabinet meeting, Trump told reporters that the Strait of Hormuz was “going to be open very ⁠soon”. But he warned if that did not happen, Iran ​would ⁠be hit hard.
  • Trump asserted that the Iranian regime had "begged" for negotiations and that talks are currently ongoing.
  • Iran had previously warned that Trump could "ignite the spark of World War III" after the US issued an ultimatum.
  • Mohsen Rezaei, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, threatened to strike any warship or military force approaching the Strait of Hormuz.

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