Asked whether a ceasefire was over, Trump did not give a direct answer but said two or three more weeks of fighting could have completely destroyed Iran's military capabilities.
He also said the US had already taken out much of what it would have needed to hit, signalling uncertainty over whether Washington plans further military action.
With Iran’s nuclear material secured deep underground, is the military option to stop its bomb program now off the table?
With Iran’s military resilient and backed by Russia, is the U.S. prepared for a protracted war to secure the Strait of Hormuz?
As oil prices surge, can a military operation alone avert a global recession triggered by the Hormuz closure?
U.S. Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports Threatens Collapse of April 2026 Ceasefire and Global Energy Stability
Overview
The fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, established in April 2026, is under severe threat following failed peace talks in Islamabad. In response, the US imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, cutting off Iran's vital Strait of Hormuz revenue and escalating tensions. Iran retaliated by blockading the Persian Gulf, deepening the crisis. International reactions are divided, with European powers rejecting the blockade and calling for broader ceasefire terms including Lebanon, while Gulf states cautiously engage in diplomacy. The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader intensified internal power struggles, strengthening hardline control. Amid rising economic costs and bipartisan US criticism, the deadlock persists, risking renewed conflict without urgent de-escalation and mutual concessions.