Trump slows Iran deal talks as Hormuz blockade staysblockade stays
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States will not rush into a deal with Iran and that the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz will remain in force.
The comments came as reports said negotiators were discussing terms on Iran's nuclear programme and a possible end to the fighting, underscoring how much the talks matter for Gulf shipping, energy prices and wider regional security.
US Administration
The White House is presenting the talks as orderly and still productive, while insisting that any agreement must be completed carefully. Trump and his aides have also kept pressure on Tehran by leaving the blockade in place until a deal is signed.
Iranian Government
Iran has said it is prepared to reassure the world that it is not seeking a nuclear weapon. Tehran is trying to turn the talks into an agreement that would ease pressure while preserving its core nuclear position.
Israeli Government
Benjamin Netanyahu says any final agreement must remove the nuclear threat and preserve Israel's right to defend itself. Israel remains wary that a deal could leave Iran with dangerous capabilities or support for hostile groups.
- The Strait of Hormuz is only about 33 kilometers wide at its narrowest point.
- Oil tanker traffic there is monitored closely because even brief disruptions can move global fuel prices.
- The Persian Gulf has been a strategic chokepoint for centuries because it connects major producers to world markets.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
26 June, 09:35 PM
US launches strikes against Iran following commercial ship attack26 June, 04:47 PM
Trump calls Iran drone attack on cargo ship a ceasefire violation
