Trump claims progress in extended negotiations with Iran as warnings of escalation persist

US President Donald Trump stated in a televised interview that American officials engaged in an “all-day negotiation” with Iranian representatives, describing the discussions in optimistic terms while reiterating threats of severe military action should an accord fail to materialise.

Speaking on Fox News, President Trump indicated that diplomatic exchanges were advancing constructively, expressing expectations that the strategic Strait of Hormuz, closed since the onset of hostilties in late February, would reopen to commercial transit shortly.

However, the chief executive cautioned that failure to reach a finalised agreement would prompt intensive military strikes against Iranian targets.

The remarks stand in contrast to official statements from Tehran, where Iranian diplomatic representatives continue to deny direct bilateral engagements with Washington.

Qatari officials, serving alongside Omani representatives as regional mediators, verified that progress has been made toward establishing navigation protocols through the waterway.

The diplomatic friction occurs against the backdrop of broader international concern regarding potential strikes on energy and civil infrastructure, which legal scholars and human rights monitoring organisations note could constitute violations under the Geneva Conventions.