President Trump said negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, if they make progress, would make it "extremely unlikely" he would order the US back into war with Iran. He said any outcome depends on Iran signing a "very tough" deal but added military action remains an option—"if necessary, I'll do it"—while asserting the US has already struck Iran hard and could "completely destroy" it. Trump described Iran as a failing state with rapidly deteriorating finances

President Trump said negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, if they make progress, would make it "extremely unlikely" he would order the US back into war with Iran. He said any outcome depends on Iran signing a "very tough" deal but added military action remains an option—"if necessary, I'll do it"—while asserting the US has already struck Iran hard and could "completely destroy" it. Trump described Iran as a failing state with rapidly deteriorating finances, citing newly released data showing inflation at 301%.