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Trump Warns Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz or Face Severe Military Strike
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Aug 3, 2026
What happened
President Donald Trump warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face a severe U.S. military strike, while confirming ongoing positive talks between the two nations. He stressed that Iran will never obtain nuclear weapons and revealed that a major attack was planned but postponed for negotiations. Trump remains patient but firm on preventing Iran's nuclear ambitions.
- 01Trump warns Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face a severe U.S. strike.
- 02He confirms ongoing positive talks between the U.S. and Iran despite Iranian denials.
- 03Trump states Iran will never have nuclear weapons and cannot obtain one now.
- 04The U.S. was ready for a major attack but paused after Iran requested negotiations.
- 05Trump criticizes previous leaders for not addressing Iran's nuclear threat earlier.
- 06He says he has plenty of time before deciding on further action against Iran.
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