Trump Threatens Iran Strikes While Pushing New Nuclear Deal

[Abdulrahmon Mubarak Olayinka]

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump said there is a good chance the United States could reach a deal with Iran on Monday, even after warning of possible military strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. His statement shows a mix of diplomacy and strong military threats as tensions continue to rise between both countries.

On Sunday, Trump posted a strong message on Truth Social, warning that Iran would face serious consequences if the waterway remains closed to international marine traffic. He said Tuesday could become "Power Plant Day and Bridge Day" in Iran, meaning the United States might carry out major strikes on key infrastructure. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important shipping routes for global oil, and its closure has created serious concern worldwide.

In the same post, Trump used harsh language to pressure Iran to reopen the strait quickly. He warned that Iran would face severe punishment if it failed to comply, ending the message with a religious phrase wishing praise to Allah. The strong wording shows how serious the United States is about restoring access to the shipping lane and protecting global oil supply routes.

However, in an interview with Fox News shortly after, Trump sounded more hopeful and said negotiations were ongoing. He explained that there was a good chance a deal could be reached soon because talks were already taking place. At the same time, he warned that if Iran refused to cooperate, the United States might take control of oil resources and destroy key facilities.

Trump also announced that he would hold a press conference in the Oval Office on Monday after the U.S. military rescued two American pilots whose aircraft was shot down in Iran. This rescue operation added more tension to the ongoing conflict and highlighted the seriousness of the situation between the two nations.

Although Trump had threatened strikes two weeks earlier, he extended the deadline twice because he believed negotiations were making progress. However, there are still few public signs of a peaceful solution. Iran has continued to target economic and infrastructure locations in nearby Gulf countries, showing that it is not ready to step back, which keeps the region on edge and increases fears of a wider conflict.

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