Trump Escalates Iran Pressure With Military and Economic Threats

President Trump warned on Fox News June 21 that the U.S. could resume bombing Iran and seize control of the Strait of Hormuz if nuclear talks collapse—sharp coercion just days after both sides signed a 14-point agreement. Iran's Foreign Ministry signaled distrust over Trump's Lebanon stance as his envoy prepared initial negotiations in Switzerland. The core risk: whether threats push Iran further from the table.