President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran is being given what he described as a final opportunity to sign a deal, delivering the message from the Oval Office in unusually stark terms. The warning, presented as a last ultimatum, adds to the pressure surrounding US-Iran relations.
Trump also said there is a target date for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen, linking diplomacy with a waterway that is critical to global shipping and energy flows. Even without more detail on the timing, the statement puts fresh attention on whether the route can return to normal operations soon.
The remarks point to a sharper tone from the White House as it tries to force movement in talks with Tehran. Trump reportedly framed the moment around "lucky No. 13," underscoring that he sees this as a decisive deadline rather than an open-ended negotiating window.
With the Iran deal question and the Strait of Hormuz now tied together in Trump’s comments, the next response from Tehran will be closely watched. Governments and markets are likely to focus on whether diplomacy advances and whether the reopening target for Hormuz is met.
