Donald Trump: "They called me and said very politely, please can we talk? Can we talk?"

President Donald Trump said Iran reached out to Washington seeking talks, explaining that the U.S. had been poised to launch its heaviest military operation since World War II. Speaking against a backdrop of tension over the Strait of Hormuz, he warned that Tehran would face severe military action if negotiations fell apart, and said the crucial shipping route must be opened again soon or Iran would suffer consequences. Trump said he agreed to discussions aimed at reaching an agreement. His remarks highlight the administration’s willingness to combine military pressure with diplomacy over the strategic waterway, which is critical to global energy transport.