Trump Calls Iran Talks 'Very Good' While Warning of Bombing and US Disables Iranian Tanker

The Strait of Hormuz moves about one‑fifth of the world’s oil and gas supply. Iran has kept the waterway partially closed, prompting US calls to reopen it. Trump has linked any agreement to Iran suspending its nuclear program and allowing free passage through the strait. Previous negotiations have stalled over uranium enrichment and sanctions relief.

Trump told reporters that his talks with Iran over the past 24 hours were 'very good' and that a deal is 'very possible.' He added that there is a good chance to end the conflict, but warned that failure would lead to renewed bombing of Iran. Separately, US Central Command said forces disabled the Iranian‑flagged oil tanker M/T Hasna in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored multiple warnings about violating the US blockade on ships heading to or from Iranian ports.

The mixed signals show a diplomatic push backed by military pressure. If talks succeed, the blockade could lift, sanctions might ease, and Iran’s nuclear program could face new limits. If they collapse, the threat of bombing raises the risk of a broader confrontation in the Gulf. Observers should watch for Iran’s formal response to the US proposal and any further US naval actions in the coming days.