Trump Issues Final Ultimatum to Iran for Strait of Hormuz Deal Amid Stalled Talks

US President Donald Trump has issued a final ultimatum to Iran to reach an agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz, warning that if no breakthrough occurs "today or tomorrow," the United States may launch extensive air strikes. This statement came amid ongoing contradictory messages from Washington and Tehran, with Iranian officials continuing to assert their right to regulate maritime traffic in the strait.

Trump previously expressed a desire for Iran to quickly finalize a deal with Oman to resume shipping through this strategic trade route but emphasized opposition to any arrangement allowing Iran to collect tolls from passing vessels. Meanwhile, Iranian advisors to the Supreme Leader warned that American warships and bases would face "serious danger" if the US does not lift its blockade on Iranian ports.

Despite the ultimatum, Bloomberg reports that negotiations mediated by Oman remain stalled, though Qatar confirmed that talks have progressed from messaging to drafting understandings, with a draft agreement exchanged. Concurrently, tensions in the Gulf persist, with a second reported attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz near Omani shores forcing the crew to abandon the vessel.

Israeli intelligence sources told Fox News that Israel was not informed about the details of a planned US strike on Iran that was ultimately canceled. Trump admitted that media leaks about the planned attack over the weekend contributed to its cancellation. The situation remains volatile as diplomatic efforts continue alongside military posturing in the region.