world 2 May 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Trump Hints at Possible US Strikes Restart on Iran Amid Stalled Talks
US President Donald Trump has indicated that strikes on Iran could resume if Tehran misbehaves, as negotiations remain deadlocked four weeks after the US and Israel paused their bombing campaign. The conflict continues to severely disrupt global energy supplies, with Iran proposing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for ending the US blockade, while deferring nuclear discussions. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/trump-says-there-is-possibility-us-could-restart-strikes-on-iran-5444918
US President Donald Trump warned of potentially restarting military strikes on Iran if the country steps out of line, during comments made ahead of a trip to Miami from West Palm Beach, Florida.
Four weeks after the United States and Israel halted their bombing operations, no agreement is in sight to resolve the war that has massively disrupted global energy flows. Iran has blocked most Gulf shipping for over two months, prompting a US counter-blockade on Iranian ports.
Trump acknowledged receiving an outline of Iran’s latest proposal but awaits precise details. He expressed doubt on social media that the terms would suffice, stating Iran has not yet paid sufficiently for its actions.
A high-ranking Iranian official revealed Tehran’s 14-point plan, which demands US troop withdrawal from nearby regions, an end to the blockade, release of frozen assets, compensation, sanction relief, and war cessation across fronts like Lebanon. In return, Iran offers to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—handling 20% of world oil and gas—and establish new controls there, postponing nuclear talks.
Iran insists its nuclear efforts are civilian and seeks recognition for uranium enrichment rights. Trump maintains Iran must never acquire nuclear arms and faces US domestic pressure to ease the strait blockade amid soaring gasoline prices ahead of midterm elections.
Iran’s foreign minister indicated readiness for diplomacy if the US shifts its stance, viewing the proposal as a major concession to build trust before tackling nuclear curbs.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)