The Trump administration is considering new strikes on Iran after peace talks with Tehran broke down, as the United States prepares to begin its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday morning.
According to incoming reports, Trump is weighing limited military strikes, while a broader option targeting Iranian infrastructure has also remained under discussion, though it appears less likely at this stage.
At the same time, Washington is moving ahead with its decision to shut the strait to transit traffic, after Trump announced that the U.S. Navy would begin blockading any ship attempting to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz.
Details
• A White House spokeswoman said Trump had already ordered a naval blockade of the strait, while keeping additional options on the table.
• The administration said the blockade would be enforced equally against all countries, regardless of where ships originated.
• Media reports said the blockade is set to begin at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.
• A full-scale bombing option targeting Iranian infrastructure was also discussed, but it is considered unlikely for now.
What next?
The focus now is on two questions: how the naval blockade will be enforced in practice, and whether Washington will stop at maritime and limited military pressure or move toward fresh strikes inside Iran.
