The Donald Trump has said the United States is continuing negotiations with Iran despite renewed military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Speaking in Washington, D.C., Trump claimed Iranian forces launched missiles, drones, and fast attack boats toward U.S. naval vessels operating in the region, prompting a rapid American military response.
Trump stated that U.S. destroyers successfully defended against the attacks and insisted that American forces inflicted what he described as “great damage” on Iranian attackers.
Despite the confrontation, Trump emphasized that negotiations with Tehran are still active and suggested that a deal could happen soon.
He repeated his long-standing warning that Iran “cannot have a nuclear weapon,” stressing that Washington remains firm on preventing Tehran from developing nuclear capabilities.
Trump also warned that if negotiations fail, the United States could take stronger action, signaling that military pressure remains an option.
The remarks come as tensions continue to rise across the Gulf region, with maritime security and oil shipments remaining major global concerns.
Analysts say the situation reflects Trump’s dual strategy of combining diplomacy with strong military deterrence in dealing with Iran.
As negotiations continue alongside military tensions, global attention remains focused on whether diplomacy can prevent a wider regional conflict.
