US President Donald Trump said the United States was not trying to force Iran back to the negotiating table after American forces carried out a fresh round of strikes against Iranian targets.
Trump made the comments in a post on Truth Social after the US military completed another wave of attacks against Iran on Tuesday. He rejected reports that Washington was seeking to pressure Tehran into reaching a new agreement.
Trump said he was not trying to force Iran into negotiations and that he did not care whether Tehran signed what he described as a “worthless” agreement.
The latest strikes targeted sites belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including air defence and communications facilities and radar systems, according to US Central Command. The military said the operations were carried out in response to recent attempted attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and against US service members.
Trump also claimed that the US now had “almost total control” of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route through which a significant share of the world’s oil supply passes.
The comments came as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalated following a renewed exchange of attacks. Iran has responded to US military operations with strikes against American and allied targets across the Middle East, while the US has continued military operations against Iranian assets.
The conflict has also increased risks for global energy markets because of the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices have risen as attacks on shipping and the possibility of a prolonged confrontation threaten the movement of crude through the waterway.
Trump said Iran’s economy was collapsing and questioned when the Iranian population would rise against its government. His comments suggested that the administration was prioritising military and economic pressure over an immediate diplomatic settlement.
The latest escalation follows a period of relative calm after direct fighting between the US and Iran had eased in late July. Washington resumed strikes over the weekend, while Iran subsequently launched attacks against US military positions in the region.
Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict have continued, but the latest military exchanges have further complicated prospects for renewed negotiations.
The escalation has heightened concerns about the security of regional energy infrastructure and commercial shipping, particularly if fighting expands or the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz persists.
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Emmanuel Abara Benson is a business journalist and editor covering artificial intelligence, global markets, and emerging technology.
He has previously worked with Business Insider Africa and Nairametrics, reporting on finance, startups, and innovation.
His work focuses on AI, digital economy, and global tech trends.
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