Donald Trump says "very strong military action" if Iran talks stall

President Donald Trump, in an interview with Axios, threatened to escalate hostilities with Tehran if ongoing diplomatic efforts do not produce rapid results, warning of “very strong military action.” Trump stated the United States is engaged in “very deep talks” with Iran but insisted the process must conclude quickly. The warning comes as a pause in U.S. strikes follows a recommendation from the top CENTCOM commander, who reportedly assessed the current campaign had reached its limit. Meanwhile, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson indicated Tehran has not requested renewed negotiations, and Iranian forces continue to control the Strait of Hormuz, recently turning away unauthorized ships. Israeli officials reportedly believe an escalation is unavoidable.