Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Trump Says Military Action Against Iran May Continue
Donald Trump said the United States might still take military action against Iran.
He said Iran was in serious trouble and had limited capabilities.
Trump also claimed Iran was not paying its troops.
The Strait of Hormuz has reopened, but Trump said that does not end the possibility of more military operations.
He said the United States is not planning immediate talks with Iran.
Trump did not explain what would cause further military action.
He said Russia had behaved well concerning the strait.
The strait is important because ships use it to carry oil and gas to other countries.
Donald Trump said US military operations against Iran may not be over.
Trump described Iran as being in deep trouble with very limited capacity.
He ruled out immediate talks with Tehran and said Washington was not seeking a meeting.
Trump said reopening the Strait of Hormuz did not mean military action had ended.
He said Russia had behaved quite well regarding the strait but gave no details about Moscow’s commitments.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, the United States, Iran, and Russia.
- What
- Trump said US military action against Iran may continue, ruled out immediate talks, and discussed Russia’s conduct regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- When
- During remarks to reporters; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Washington, DC, with regional concerns focused on the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman.
- Why
- Trump said Iran was in deep trouble and had limited capacity, while emphasizing that reopening the strait did not resolve the broader crisis.
- US position
- Donald Trump said military operations against Iran might not have ended.
- Talks with Iran
- Trump ruled out immediate meetings or negotiations with Iranian leaders.
- Iran’s condition
- Trump said Iran was in deep trouble, had very little capacity, and was not paying its troops.
- Strait of Hormuz
- The strait has reopened, but Trump said this did not mean US military action was finished.
- Russia
- Trump said Russia had behaved quite well so far regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- Unspecified details
- Trump did not identify possible future targets, operational conditions, or specific Russian commitments.
- Strategic importance
- The Strait of Hormuz carries oil and liquefied natural gas from Gulf producers to international markets.
