Trump says reopening Strait of Hormuz is big priority in Iran negotiations

Donald Trump told a CNN reporter that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is now a major priority in any deal with Iran, reversing an earlier position that excluded the waterway from negotiations. Trump stated the US could destroy Iran's military capabilities but cannot guarantee the strait remains free of mines, indicating mine removal poses a significant operational challenge. This means Iranian leverage over global oil supplies and shipping routes remains intact even if the US achieves military objectives. The statement signals a potential shift in Trump's negotiating position on Iran and suggests economic and logistical concerns are reshaping US Middle East strategy.