On July 13 at the White House, Trump said a U.S.-Iran deal remains possible, adding Iran wants a deal and has re-engaged with U.S. He also said U.S. forces will continue heavy strikes to significantly degrade Iran’s ability to affect Strait of Hormuz transit and that Washington is restoring an "Iran-only blockade," under which vessels doing business with Iran would be barred from passage while other countries’ ships would be allowed to transit.

2026-07-14

On July 13 at the White House, Trump said a U.S.-Iran deal remains possible, adding Iran wants a deal and has re-engaged with U.S. He also said U.S. forces will continue heavy strikes to significantly degrade Iran’s ability to affect Strait of Hormuz transit and that Washington is restoring an "Iran-only blockade," under which vessels doing business with Iran would be barred from passage while other countries’ ships would be allowed to transit.