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By Sohail Khan 28 August 2026, 10:03 am

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    Military action against Iran not over: US President Donald Trump
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    US President Donald Trump indicated military operations targeting Iran might continue. He firmly ruled out immediate talks with Tehran, stating Iran has limited capabilities. Trump highlighted Iran's severe military and economic strain following recent confrontations. The Strait of Hormuz reopening does not signify an end to potential US military engagement. Washington is maintaining all available options in managing Tehran.

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    US President Donald Trump stated that American military operations targeting Iran might not have ended

    Washington: US President Donald Trump stated that American military operations targeting Iran might not have ended, whilst firmly ruling out immediate talks with Tehran and asserting that the nation now possesses limited capabilities.



    Addressing reporters, Trump highlighted that Iran is experiencing severe military and economic strain following recent confrontations.



    "They're not paying their troops. They're in deep trouble," Trump said.


    "There's not a lot to speak with Iran, we are not looking to meet or anything, the strait is open," he said.



    Also Read: Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz, seeks end to war



    These remarks underscore that Washington is not pursuing negotiations at this time, notwithstanding the unblocking of the vital maritime route. The Trump administration has consistently employed a strategy blending economic sanctions, military pressure, and threats of subsequent actions to manage Tehran, and these recent statements suggest Washington is maintaining all available options.



    When questioned on whether he intended to penalise Russia should Moscow fail to scale back its ties with Iran, the President replied, "It depends, I think Russia has behaved quite well, so far regarding the Strait of Hormuz," Trump said.



    He refrained from specifying the actions Moscow had taken or confirming if Washington had secured any firm commitments from Russia concerning its engagements with Tehran.



    These statements arrive amidst ongoing concerns regarding the safety of commercial vessels and the transport of energy resources across the region. While portraying the reopening of the strait as a pivotal development, Trump refrained from declaring the overarching crisis resolved. He established no prerequisites for potential future meetings with Iranian officials, maintaining a stringent public stance against immediate talks.



    Moreover, the President did not specify which Iranian facilities, units, or operational capabilities he meant. Regarding Moscow, while noting that Russia has acted "quite well" concerning the Strait of Hormuz, he did not clarify if this positive evaluation applied to broader facets of Russian-Iranian cooperation.



    Positioned between Oman and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz links the Gulf to the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. It remains a crucial global energy artery, facilitating the transit of liquefied natural gas and oil from prominent Gulf producers to international markets.

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